Today’s guest blogger is Noelle Larson. You can find her at www.metromom.org or on twitter @metromom. Funny story: A few weeks ago at her church in Nashville, someone said they “like her costume.” She wasn’t wearing a costume… unless, of course, she was disguised as a mom. I had three, count ‘em, three baby showers when [...]
I am grateful to have kids that truly are buddies. They play really well together and genuinely love each other… most of the time. My house has seen it’s share of arguments this summer. It seems, however, that the kids are fighting with each other more than the normal sibling. The increased activity could be [...]
By Emily Effler True story: Ten-year-old Carol sat, too shocked for tears, in the hospital waiting room. Her parents had just identified the body as her brother Bill. The car wreck had altered him almost beyond recognition, but his parents sadly agreed that the dark-haired, 6’3 young man was in fact their son. As Carol’s [...]
So I stole this from the Ragamuffin Soul blog. Sue me. Wait – no. Don’t really. 10 Things We Should Know About Our Kids by Carlos Whittaker 1. When you say “later” your kids hear “never”. 2. When your kids want you, well, they want you. 3. “Daddy has to go to work to pay [...]
I have developed a strategy to solve all domestic issues. What is public enemy number one? A clean house, right? It’s not that I don’t like cleaning, it’s just that it doesn’t stay clean. As I move from room to room, the tiny terrorists follow me and undo all that I have done and then [...]
A letter from John Eldridge of Family I.D. RANSOMED HEART ~LOVE GOD. LIVE FREE. May 2011 A few Weeks ago I was travelling in Slovakia and Poland, speaking on this beautiful Gospel. Being a tea drinker in the morning (I gave up coffee years ago) my wonderful host offered me an herbal tea I had [...]
Kids are smart. They know and understand the way things work more than we give them credit for. I overheard Abigail (my oldest) trying to talk William (my youngest) into doing something she knew he’d get in trouble for. I quietly sat with my ears perked to hear how the little guy would react. He [...]
Review the event details below, then click here to RSVP on our Facebook page. Time Saturday, May 14 · 9:30am - 12:30pm Location Look Rock Tower Created By Maryville Moms More Info We’ll meet in the parking lot at Forest Hill Baptist Church on the corner of Montvale Road and Forest Hill Road at 9:30am and then drive up [...]
Teri Farrand, mother if the infamous Tatum Farrand (age 3) was kind enough to submit a view of Mother’s Day that can often be overlooked. For those facing infertility, the challenges often associated with adoption, or even troubles within the family, this weekend can be can incredibly painful to endure. I was diagnosed with recurrent [...]
Spring is here and the weather is awesome! What better way to celebrate the better way to celebrate the season than a trip to the mountains! RSVP required for both events!
Bunnies don’t lay eggs. If you follow a bunny, you’ll find a trail but I can promise you won’t want to eat what he leaves behind. How did the Easter bunny become associated with eggs? The first practice of mass egg distribution can be traced back to 15th century Germany. The German settlers who arrived [...]
We’ve all been to baby showers, however it seems like a shower with Maryville Moms is often a bit different. We gathered to celebrate the just-around-the-corner arrival of a new baby girl for the Carlyle family. Adam and Becky moved to town in February (or was it January?!) with boys Caedmon and Liam. I knew [...]
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