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It Takes A Village
I have just been in a mood lately. I don't even know what kind.I've been feeling the pull of wanting to be too many different people. Wife, mom, friend, teacher. I've been having big, hurt feelings...
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Sabbatical
It's a weeknight, and my husband and I are sitting on opposite ends of the couch. It's been a long day for both of us, him at work, and me at home, and we both resemble something like soggy vegetables....
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Quinoa Egg Scramble
I guess I've had a thing for quinoa lately. It might have something to do with the fact that we have a huge bag of it from Costco sitting in the pantry. It's also such a great alternative to rice, is...
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A 20 Week Secret
It's true, we've been keeping a 20 week secret! In late January to early February we are expecting a little sibling for Mr.Ben! (Gender reveal near the end of this post). We are so overjoyed to be...
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Quinoa CrockPot Chili
Don't you dare go thinking I've forgotten about posting a yummy recipe around here from time to time! Make sure you check out the 'recipes' tab at the top to browse through some other eats and treats.I...
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Don't Just 'Survive'
If there is one thing that has really been driving me bonkers lately, it's all the stereotypes surrounding parenting a toddler. I just can't stand that we (as a culture) assume that toddlers won't eat...
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Fill The Toddler Tank
A toddler. Such a delicate, yet bold, and all together contradictory creature. What an incredible time in a child's life, when so much learning about love and relationships takes place. I've been...
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The Next 1,000 Days Giveaway
I am so excited to be able to offer one of my beautiful readers a copy of The Next 1,000 Days journal from Sasquatch Books Publishing. The author Nikki McClure is an incredibly talented local Pacific...
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When He Becomes A Man
Ben isn't quite two yet, but I think about what kind of man he will be all the time. Will he be the compassionate, patient, strong, ethical, courageous son we are raising him to be? Will he contribute...
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The Ordinary
Well, I said I was going to be blogging less, and I'm really coming through on that promise. :) I've been choosing to spend my time more intentionally; journaling, decorating our home, working outside,...
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We Can't Do It Alone
Yesterday was just not the greatest day at the Laughery Homestead. Today will be better. It was one of those days where I really struggled as a stay at home mom. It isn't the first time I've felt this...
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Long Road Trips With A Toddler
I think it's high time I got around to writing this post. Seeing as how we live in the best, most glorious state in the nation, we tend to take long trips driving in, out, and around it. One of our...
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Moving With a Toddler
Forgive my absent-ness on the blog as of late. I just haven't found the time to devote to writing on this space like I was a few months ago. Right now I'm either unpacking (yes, still), decorating,...
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It Takes A Village
I have just been in a mood lately. I don't even know what kind.I've been feeling the pull of wanting to be too many different people. Wife, mom, friend, teacher. I've been having big, hurt feelings...
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A Day In The Life With A Toddler & Newborn
I'm doing it. I'm taking care of a toddler and a newborn. Some days I feel like I simply survive until I hear my husband's tires rolling into the driveway at the end of the day. Some days I feel like...
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The 4th Trimester
It's been over a month of nursing, burping, comforting, kissing, crying, wearing, lack of sleep, and falling in love. It has been beautiful and messy and full of growth becoming a mama of two. I'm...
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One Month Ellie
Okay here we go again! Monthly updates (which I cannot promise will actually happen every month). Also, I forgot how very awkward a newborn baby can be, especially when you try to photograph them....
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The Home Birth of Ellie Jo {Part Three}
Within the hour that labor progressed and my husband and I waited for our birth team to arrive, something shifted within me. I became less aware of the people and noises and external events around me,...
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The Home Birth of Ellie Jo {Part Two}
The few days leading up to Ellie's birth were spent with a lot of intentionality. We focused on togetherness as a family and one-on-one time with our Ben. I had been having a lot of cramping and mild,...
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The Home Birth of Ellinor Josephine {Part One}
I'm not sure this story could start anywhere but here. The journey to this birth started so long ago, it only feels right to go back to the beginning, and the beginning starts with my son. This story...
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