by elizabethoates | Aug 2, 2018 | Parenting
We’ve done it friends! We sailed through June, limped through July, and now we’re in the home stretch of summer! If you’re tired of Fortnite and your kids going to bed later than you, then I’ve got just what you need to help you finish the summer strong: 8...
by elizabethoates | Jul 12, 2018 | Parenting
Yesterday we celebrated our youngest child’s 2nd birthday. Corbin is also our fifth child so the fact that we even remembered his birthday is a huge win! But his birthday is July 11th—or 7-11—which is also National Slurpee Day, so it’s pretty...
by elizabethoates | Dec 6, 2017 | Life & Faith, Parenting
I am embarrassed to say that many years, after the gifts were unwrapped and the kids were happily playing with their toys, I looked around and thought, “I forgot about Jesus. I forgot to invite the most important person to the party.” I have a feeling I’m not...
by elizabethoates | Nov 30, 2017 | Life & Faith, Parenting
The New Tool That’s Gonna Help Us Disciple Our Daughters Let’s be real . . . raising daughters is tough. I’m just beginning to navigate mean girl drama, period talks, deodorant, self-esteem, and all the other tween girl delights. More than anything, I want to use...
by elizabethoates | Oct 19, 2017 | Parenting
psst – I’m Not Doing It All People often say to me, “I don’t know how you do it all.” I don’t tell you this to brag or sound prideful. I tell you this because I want you to know that, just like every other wife and mom, I am not doing it all. I am drowning . . ....
