Amanda

Amanda
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Hi, guys! Amanda here. By day, I am a higher education professional, and "by 24/7," I'm a pastor's wife and certified boy mom to three little guys who are school-aged, a preschooler, and a toddler. 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.
It's a New Season, Seasoned Mama

It’s a New Season, Seasoned Mama

So friends, this is a safe space, right? Well, I am glad because I have got to get something off my chest. You know what really grinds my gears? Unsolicited mom advice. I do...
“It Don’t Matter if You’re Black or White”

“It Don’t Matter if You’re Black or White”

Today is way back Wednesday and, my oh my, how that phrase truly resonates these days. Senseless killings, police brutality, protests, riots, looting, division, and full out chaos are all around us. At times...
Make It Last Forever

Make It Last Forever

One of my absolute favorite pastimes is walking down memory lane. In fact, just the other day, my husband, whom I met in college, and I were talking about the good ole days on...
Changing Positions: A Working Mom’s Love for the SAHM

Changing Positions: A Working Mom’s Love for the SAHM

We have all seen them, the hilarious “stay at home” vs. “working mom” memes. I never really put too much thought into it as I figured to each their own, but I have always...
Getting Hip to Hip Dysplasia

Getting Hip to Hip Dysplasia

My second pregnancy began without a hitch and remained pretty textbook throughout. Then, at my 31-week checkup, a routine ultrasound revealed two findings: my amniotic fluid was lower than expected for that gestation and...
The Forlorn Firstborn

The Forlorn Firstborn

Ah, January 2020, the month I’ve been anxiously awaiting is here. In fact, as this post goes live, I am literally in route to the hospital as today marks a huge change in the...

God Gave Us Christmas

Ah, Christmastime is upon us, and as always, I’m giddy and happy about it. This year in particular is filled with even more joy as my little one is now old enough to join...

It Truly Takes A Village

November is often a month set aside for thankfulness, and a tweet I recently saw reminded me of this in a great way. The post simply joked, “I keep hearing it takes a village...

To Party or Not to Party?

In less than a month, my sweet baby boy will be two-years-old, and THAT is an event worth celebrating. You see, birthdays were super special and were always celebrated with a party when...
Get what you get

Get What You Get and Don’t Throw a Fit

Picture it: 1995, Wednesday evenings, 5:45pm. I dreaded all the above as I knew they meant one thing: piano lessons. You see, my mom grew up spending many a day at piano practice perfecting her...