Beautiful Moms Blog

It is hot today and we don't have central AC out at our home here in Estacada. Our house in Molalla had central aC, but that is the only thing I miss about living in that scrunched little house with four kids and hardly any yard.Today we may go get a toddler pool for Braxton to cool off in. My older kids would love a bigger pool to play in, but I would never compromise my little one's life. I ... Read the Post

Today is rainy, but it is probably a much needed rain for all the plants. I went to church with my husband and children. I need church for my soul as much as the earth needs the rain.My husband took my boys after church to his folks house (Our girls are still in Burns at the cattle ranch.) I get to be home alone right now, and I have been doing dishes, laundry and even took a small nap. ... Read the Post

I took a little trip to Molalla, (the town we moved from) to take my teenage son's friend home. Generally, I believe a parent should at least come and get their kid if I provided the ride to go out of my way and pick him up in the first place. (20 miles away) This kid wasn't EVER gonna leave! after the third night of him staying and eating us out of house and home.....I mean it is difficult ... Read the Post

I am busy and yelling my head off all the time, but I am also trying to enjoy each day. my 15 year old son keeps busy having his pals over (all the time) but I'd rather him be here than where I cannot see him.......even though when we are low in finances it is hard to feed everybody.My thirteen year old and eleven year old girls have been enjoying life on 'farm' just hanging out with the chickens ... Read the Post

I am busy and yelling my head off all the time, but I am also trying to enjoy each day. my 15 year old son keeps busy having his pals over (all the time) but I'd rather him be here than where I cannot see him.......even though when we are low in finances it is hard to feed everybody.My thirteen year old and eleven year old girls have been enjoying life on 'farm' just hanging out with the chickens ... Read the Post

Wow, it feels great to be feeling good after a week of feeling icky. I am also trying to wean my two-and-a half-year old, Braxton, from breastfeeding. Although I adore my sweet baby and do not want him to grow out of babyhood, I am feeling the need for more freedom. Braxton tends to want to suckle all day long if only for comfort, and I just cannot get anything else accomplished in a day ... Read the Post