Happy Friday!
After birthing 5 babies, here are just a couple of things I wish I knew the first time:
- There are lots of ways to be a good mama and it is ok if it looks different than someone else.
2. Some friends will have easier first kids and think it was because of their wonderful parenting. (Having more than one kid is good for our humility haha)
3. Kids are never a burden, they simply reveal my selfishness and ah that is the part that feels like a burden at times… Having to see myself as I really am.
If you are just starting out on the mama journey, don’t let the naysayers discourage you! It is a hard, but amazing journey!
It surely is a pursuit that pushes you to transform into the better version of yourself, if you allow it to.
Ideas for Intentionality:
Mothering by the Book: There are so many wonderful life lessons for the journey of motherhood in this book.
Thinking of Reading Curriculum for next year? I have loved this curriculum and if you are thinking about homeschooling, investing soon gives you time to set it all up and introduce it in the summer.
Amber Reading Light: Here is a handy reading light that gives off a gentle amber glow and doesn’t mess with your circadian rhythm. My son is loving his!
Spring Dresses: Neuflora has restocked some dresses lately! My favorite ones have cotton or linen blends and the return for store credit is a seamless process. GIRLTEACHME10 gets you 10% off your order!
What else am I working on?
Here are two NEW blog posts!
Easiest Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
10 of the Best Books for Biblical Womanhood
Video of the Week:
Sending love,
Lana
P.S. Did you miss this podcast? I share how I did a digital detox of sorts + help for pregnancy, birth + postpartum
Pregnant P.S. Did you know I have 21 videos that relate to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? Here is the whole playlist for you!