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#ad Becoming a big sister has been such a blessing

#ad Becoming a big sister has been such a blessing for Eleanor, but it has definitely had an adjustment period. For nearly five years, she was the only kiddo in our family, and I can tell that she misses our one-on-one time. I’ve been trying to be very deliberate about finding moments with just her, whether that’s us grocery shopping, cooking dinner together, or grabbing our favorite @mayfielddairy sundae delights and having a mini-picnic in the backyard.

In the grander scheme of things, our time with our babies is truly so limited. I want to make sure that I’m taking the time to really *see* her and pour into her life. That looks a bit different now with two kids, but if anything, it’s more important than ever to slow down and savor the good in our lives, particularly our family and friends.

@mayfielddairy has been along for a lot of our sweet moments. From birthday parties to a late night snack to satisfy a sweet tooth (I’m looking at you Extreme Moose Tracks), we love supporting this co-op of Southern family farms. When we want a frozen treat, or a fresh glass of ice cold milk, we make sure to grab the good stuff.

Head to the link in my bio to learn more about Mayfield and, if you’re in the Southeast, head to your local grocer to pick up your favorite treat!

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If you don't have an Eleanor in your life, you're

If you don't have an Eleanor in your life, you're missing out 😍😂

Nana got her an accordion yesterday and she is OBSESSED. It was time for a nap for Bea, so I told her she could play it in the backyard is she wanted. I walked out to this--her in her fleece pj's from last Christmas and beanie (bc it's basically winter in TN when the temp drops below 60 💀), her rain boots, and just loudly playing her accordion as she stomped around the yard.

She's the actual best, y'all. I freaking love this kid.

The Olympics have been one of my favorite things e

The Olympics have been one of my favorite things ever since I got to attend the ‘96 Olympics in Atlanta as a child. I’ll never forget watching the USA Archery team win their gold medal! This year, I got to introduce the Games to Eleanor and she LOVED watching them, too!

In the past year, she’s been teaching herself how to do tricks on her scooter, and she’s slowly getting more comfortable on her skateboard. She got really excited watching World Champion @SkyBrown complete in skateboarding in the Olympics!

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Dear Mr. President, This isn't why they went to w

Dear Mr. President,

This isn't why they went to war. The sons and daughters, the fathers and mothers. The freedom fighters. This isn't why they went to war.

They didn't go so that the leaders of their beloved country could encourage segregation and hatred of their neighbor based on medical choice.

They didn't go so that their countrymen could be abandoned at the hands of an evil regime.

They went to defend the little girls like me. The four year old waving goodbye to an airplane as her daddy flew off to battle.

They went to defend their spouses, anxiously waiting at the ready for them to come home.

They went because they believed that our beautiful country and the freedoms we have are worth the ultimate sacrifice.

They went because they hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

They went for you. For me. For your loved ones and the generations to come.

May God bless the USA.

Papa took our big girl fishing this morning, so it

Papa took our big girl fishing this morning, so it's been just me and our tiny bean for a bit 😍

I love her and her little scrunchie nose smile. That is all 🥰

I wasn't a good Mama today. Now, before the, "It'

I wasn't a good Mama today.

Now, before the, "It's ok! You did your best!" comments start, I need you to know that it's not ok with me.

I yelled, I was short tempered, I was impatient at best. Today, I wasn't the kind of Mama that I want or try to be.

Society often tells moms that it's ok to be a "hot mess," but the longer I'm a mother, the longer I realize that being a hot mess really sells my children short.

My children deserve more than a hot mess Mama who loses her temper. And so I'm not ok with how today went and I'm not ok with not doing my best. I didn't choose motherhood to sell my kids short.

That doesn't mean I believe it's remotely possible to be the perfect mom, and I'm not trying to shame other mothers for having bad days. What I do believe is that being a good Mama requires me to choose to die to myself each and every day.

Motherhood has been the most sanctifying experience of my life. Not a day goes by that I'm not reminded of my desperate need for my Savior.

His grace is sufficient for me and His grace covers me, even on the days I fall impossibly short. I cannot do it alone and the best thing I can possibly do for my children is to teach them about Jesus and show them where to place their hope and faith.

And so tomorrow, I'll wake up, accept His new mercies, I'll lay myself and my motherhood at the foot of the cross, and choose to rely more heavily on Him. I'll hug my babies, I'll ask their forgiveness, and I'll thank the Lord for a new day and a new opportunity to be a better Mama than I was today.

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There's this stigma on social media that if you do

There's this stigma on social media that if you don't share your worst moments, you're being inauthentic. That if you don't bare your soul on all of your hard days, you must be fake and phony.

For me personally, I often choose not to share my most difficult challenges on social media, at least not while I'm in the middle of them.

It's not because I want to portray myself or my family as perfect (we are sinners saved by grace, and I'll never claim otherwise). But honestly, in the middle of the storm, the thought of feedback from strangers online just leaves me feeling more overwhelmed and less focused on where my help truly comes from.

If sharing in the middle of your mess feels right to you, please share. By all means, please follow your heart and do what is best for you! If not though, here's your permission to NOT show up online if you're feeling too vulnerable or if you just don't want to 🤷🏼‍♀️

Just a friendly reminder that no matter what we share on social media, there are whole lives behind the screen that we aren't privy to. Whether someone is an open book, or chooses to share just bits and pieces, kindness, gentleness, and understanding go a long way towards recognizing the person behind the screen name.

I prayed for this for three years. Three years of

I prayed for this for three years.

Three years of negative pregnancy tests.

Three years of tears.

Three years living on hope and faith.

Three years imagining her as a big sister.

A year into our struggle with secondary infertility, she started randomly praying for "God to put a baby in Mama's belly." Soon after we told her I was pregnant, she firmly declared that it was her sister. She never wavered in that belief.

It's now been five years since that first negative test and this morning I walked in to this beautiful scene. My daughters. My daughterS.

It can feel impossibly hard when you're in a season of waiting. In those three years of secondary infertility, Yahweh shaped my heart. He comforted me. He gave me peace. He heard my prayers, and while He didn't answer them in the time or way I expected, He's continuously shown me that His ways and timing are so much better than mine.

Three years. I'd wait a thousand more for the opportunity to raise His daughters.

Our whole family has been under the weather for th

Our whole family has been under the weather for the past week. Now that this girl is starting to feel better, she is itching to get to the park. Until then, you’ll find us soaking up vitamin d in the backyard and stocking our pantry with delicious snacks for our next park trip!

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