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 | Jan 4, 2018 | Life & Faith, Marriage, Parenting
. . . Think Again Perfection. We all try to achieve it: Perfect body. Perfect skin. Perfect home. Perfect family. Some things we can change and improve, but the one thing we can never rewrite is our family history. Our quirky Aunt Eunice will never be polished. Our...
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 | Nov 27, 2017 | Foster Care & Adoption, Parenting
Dear Corbin – Let me start by saying you are the BEST surprise we never knew we needed! God, however, always knows what we need. God knew that CeCe needed to grow up with her baby brother. God knew that Campbell needed a roommate and a best friend. God knew that...
