From the moment Lucy was born, stories have been part of her world. If I wasn’t holding a book in my hands, I was telling her stories of my own. Bedtime, breakfast, car rides—it didn’t matter where we were, there was always room for a story. That love for books has grown into something deeply… Continue reading Stories That Shape Us: The Gift of Shared Storytelling
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Shining into Fourth Grade ✨
Today we’re celebrating a big milestone—Lucy has officially finished third grade academically and is beginning fourth grade! 📚💡 Her love of learning, her determination, and her curiosity have carried her here, and I couldn’t be more proud. Watching her snuggle into her books, ask thoughtful questions, and tackle challenges with a smile has been such… Continue reading Shining into Fourth Grade ✨
Little Hands, Big Heart
The other day while I was on the phone, I noticed Lucy crouched down, scrubbing the floor with such determination. Turns out, while I was vacuuming, a little piece of a purple colored pencil got caught and left a big streak across the floor. Without anyone telling her to, Lucy immediately got to work. She… Continue reading Little Hands, Big Heart
Trusting the Red Flags
Over the weekend, while my husband was checking us into a hotel, Lucy and I sat just a few feet away in the lounge area. Out of nowhere, a man approached. He walked straight up to me, looked me in the eyes, and said: “I am going to ask your daughter a question.” Not may… Continue reading Trusting the Red Flags
First Day of 1st Grade – A Celebration of Confidence and Connection
The first day of school always feels like a milestone, but this year carried a special kind of joy for Lucy as she stepped into 1st grade. Last year was full of unknowns—new routines, new classrooms, new friends. She handled it beautifully, but there were naturally some jitters. This year, the difference was striking. Instead… Continue reading First Day of 1st Grade – A Celebration of Confidence and Connection
The Sacred Space of the Dinner Table
In our home, family dinners are not optional—they’re sacred. Every evening, we gather at the table, and one rule always stands: screens are not invited. No phones, no tablets, no distractions. Just us. What happens at that table is more than sharing food—we share life. We talk, we laugh, we plan. We celebrate the little… Continue reading The Sacred Space of the Dinner Table
When Siblings Become Teachers
There is something so beautiful about older siblings teaching younger ones. Not going to lie—sometimes it looks a little like the blind leading the blind, 😂 but for the most part, it’s an incredible blessing. The older learns compassion and patience (whether they like it or not), and the younger soaks up every word in… Continue reading When Siblings Become Teachers
“Catch Me, Mama!”
There are moments in motherhood that stop me in my tracks—moments that remind me just how fleeting childhood is. This picture is one of them. Lucy’s arms stretched wide, her laughter bubbling up as she leaps toward me, trusting without hesitation that I’ll catch her. I know these days are numbered. One day, her leaps… Continue reading “Catch Me, Mama!”
From “Have To” to “Get To”
Yesterday, during our homeschool “recess break,” I told Lucy we needed to do some deadheading in the garden. Her response? A very honest: “I don’t feel like doing that today.” To which I replied, “Me either. But taking care of our home is a way we can show our gratitude to God for blessing us… Continue reading From “Have To” to “Get To”
Sometimes They Just Want Us
As summer winds down and our hybrid school routine looms on the horizon, I’ve been intentional about carving out days for Lucy’s imagination to lead the way. One day a week, she gets to choose what we do (among mom-approved options, of course 😉), and we follow her lead. This week, I was fully expecting… Continue reading Sometimes They Just Want Us
Raising Light 