by elizabethoates | Apr 9, 2019 | Life & Faith, Parenting
A common thread I notice in women’s IG bios is that we describe ourselves—even define ourselves—in relation to other people. “So-and-So’s wife.” “So-and-So’s mom.” It’s as if once we get married and have children, our entire identity revolves...
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 | Feb 14, 2018 | Life & Faith, Marriage
If you know me or have read my stuff for any length of time, this little truth probably does not come as a shock. I’m one of those bah-humbug types that loathes Hallmark for creating a Valentine’s day that forces me and millions of Americans to spend money on...
by elizabethoates | May 13, 2017 | Life & Faith, Parenting
Mother’s Day should be a day filled with celebration, joy, laughter, and thanksgiving . . . and the hubs doing all the cooking. Can I get an Amen? We should be hugging the mamas who raised us, receiving sticky kisses from the toddlers, and maybe even receiving...