Parenting comes with many challenges. We are raising little human beings who are trying to figure out this world around them, how to handle all the emotions they are feeling, and who they are. Sometimes, emotions are running high and things can get a bit tense. Days like the latter, I need wisdom, to control my anger, and give forgiveness…
Author: Victoria Mitchell
I am a wife, mother, and Christ follower. Above all else, I have always wanted to be a mom and that dream came true on November 11, 2016. I now hide all chocolate and sweets so I can eat them when my son is sleeping without sharing and never get a moment of peace. Being a mom is the hardest, but also the best job that I have ever been blessed with. When I get the chance, I love being able to sneak off and have time with my husband. Keeping our marriage (and in turn our family) healthy is a priority for us.
14 Verses to Memorize on Anxiety & Fear
As parents, we find ourselves in situations that can cause us to feel a variety of emotions. It can be easy to let our emotions get the better of us. When I’m struggling with a certain emotion, I know the best way to combat it is to read God’s Word and pray. Memorizing scripture to recall in different situations helps…
How to Thrive in Motherhood
Y’all, motherhood is hard. Real hard. As I’ve been writing this post, it has been a hard day with my little ones. I’ve been an awful mom for not letting my oldest eat all the candy and junk food he wants or watch tv. Then there’s the whining, crying, and tantrums from everyone. It’s days like today where if someone…
How to Get Past the Guilt
Mom guilt. It is a very real and powerful thing. You have a bad day and maybe lose your temper or something happens that you just can’t seem to stop beating yourself up over. I know that I’ve been eaten up with mom guilt quite a few times. Some days it’s because I just don’t have the patience I…
How My Second Pregnancy Differs from My First
With us being less than two months away from my daughter’s due date, I’ve been thinking a lot about the differences between my first and second pregnancies. I know that pregnancy is different from woman to woman and even pregnancy to pregnancy for a woman, but I was not prepared for my second to be so different. Morning SicknessOne…
11 Bible Verses on Forgiveness
In an ideal world, everyone would always get along and our feelings would never get hurt. Unfortunately, we live in a world that sin has entered so sometimes we’re not going to get along with others and our feelings will sometimes get hurt by others. This is when forgiveness comes in to play. The Bible speaks a good deal not…
5 Tasks Toddlers Can Help with at Home
We all know that along with running a household comes great responsibility. The amount of work that it takes can be a lot for one person so it helps when the responsibilities are divided among those in the home. This even includes the youngest members of the family. Helping with chores around the house teaches your children responsibility and gives…
Not Every Day is Perfect
Some days, I would just love it if I could have a do over. Sometimes it seems like things just don’t go right from the start and I’m ready to crawl back in my bed and other days, the day starts out fine and then goes downhill later. Either way, the day leaves a bad taste in my mouth. And…
8 Ways Motherhood Changed Me
There’s no denying that kids will turn your world upside down. Every now and then I find myself being completely ok with things I never would have been ok with before or changing my routine to fit my new life as a mom. In honor of Mother’s Day this week, I started thinking of the ways motherhood has changed me…
6 Tips for Traveling with Young Children
Let’s talk road trips. A few months ago, my parents moved from Georgia (where I live) to Florida. Since then, my son and I have made the trip down to see them just the two of us. Traveling six plus hours with a one year old by myself seems daunting every time. I look forward to seeing my family, but…