Amanda
Hi, guys! Amanda here. By day, I am a higher education professional, and "by 24/7,"I’m a pastor’s wife and a certified boy mom to three little guys: two who are school-aged and one in the throes of toddlerhood. I'm a full-time working mama in a super busy season of life, learning to balance it all. It is a challenge indeed, but Jesus, my village, and coffee see me through.
Letting Go One Restroom Trip At A Time
I remember the first time my son, at just six-years-old, looked up at me with those big, determined eyes and said, "Mom, I don’t...
Girls’ Trip! {Mom Edition}
The trip finally left the group chat! I had a girls' trip with my besties this past weekend! We met in college, and despite...
The Savage Life Of School Projects
As a newly minted parent in the world of "big kid" school (a.ka. elementary school), I’ve quickly learned that school projects are a whole...
Home For The Holidays…Maybe
The holiday season is filled with joy, celebration, and plenty of family time. But for families with young children, it can also bring a...
Love Grows Best In Houses Just Like This
When we first bought our home, it seemed like the perfect fit. My husband and I, along with our six-month-old baby, were thrilled to...
Survival Tips For Returning To College As A Mom
If you have followed my blogs for some time, you will know that I recently graduated with a Doctorate in Education, and what a...
Generations United: Reflections On My 20th High School Reunion
Two weeks back, I participated in my 20th high school reunion, an event that felt both distant and surreal as I traveled back to...
Embracing The Van Life: A Tale Of Car Accidents And Unexpected Blessings
The past few weeks have been nothing short of a whirlwind for me and my family. We found ourselves in a car accident, thankfully...
The Balancing Act
The past week has been rough. Sadly, one of my co-workers passed away…at work. What started as a seemingly regular and uneventful day, quickly turned into one...
Strong-Willed Today, Leader Tomorrow
My children have big personalities, but arguably, the biggest belongs to my second born. Historically, the middle child has often been deemed forgotten, but...