It is year 2026, and I can’t believe in four days I will have an ELEVEN year old! It just feels like not too long ago I was holding him in my baby carrier. How is this life?? Also, Luke is turning eight 🥹 in three days and is turning out to be quite the … Continue reading “Kid updates!”
Category: Parenting
Conversations with a 10 and 7 year old
I’m back from my 7 day sabbath and thinking about all these silly little conversations I have with my sons that I never want to forget! So, I write them on here so you can have a little giggle too. 😛 Noah during bedtime cuddles Me– I love you Noah. Thank you for being so … Continue reading “Conversations with a 10 and 7 year old”
Life’s little dilemmas- what to use on a burn immediately, what my dentist recommends for teeth whitening, and the first book to read to your kids when they ask “Where do babies come from?”
Hi friends! Hope your week is winding down and you have some relaxing weekend plans to look forward to. Here are a couple cool things I love- Using lavender oil on a burn immediately I learned this tip to use lavender oil from my once a personal chef and recipe book author sister in law, … Continue reading “Life’s little dilemmas- what to use on a burn immediately, what my dentist recommends for teeth whitening, and the first book to read to your kids when they ask “Where do babies come from?””
The 2 funniest kid’s books we’ve ever read
In the 10 years of being a mom, I have read thousands of books with my kids. We have read so many because I hate rereading books. We pile bags full of books from the library, read everything once, and go back and repeat the process all over. These books below are the ones that … Continue reading “The 2 funniest kid’s books we’ve ever read”
3 actually fun things to do with your preteen kids (that you’ll enjoy too)
There’s that age when kids outgrow mostly all their toys besides the occasional leggo build, and it’s just screen time or doing fun things with friends that’s left. Are you in that season too? If you’re anything like me and you’d rather stare at paint drying than do most kid related activities with your kids, … Continue reading “3 actually fun things to do with your preteen kids (that you’ll enjoy too)”
4 things that have made life more streamlined, more meaningful, more fun, and more delightful lately
I have renewed my commitment to waking up early, so today, I got up with Nate at 5 am, and after my prayer and Bible reading time, I’m writing! Life in the Heckman household has been hard the last week with both boys getting sick back to back, and as it is, there are so … Continue reading “4 things that have made life more streamlined, more meaningful, more fun, and more delightful lately”
Conversations with a 7 year old
I can’t believe this little guy is 7 now! Nate and I were talking last night. He said that the best two decisions he’s ever made were marrying me and having kids. I agreed! Having kids is like having my organs live outside my body. I’m always trying to make sure they are safe. I … Continue reading “Conversations with a 7 year old”
Reframing winter, motherhood, and extroversion
Reframing winter My period is about to start, and I’m feeling all sorts of low energy and just want to sit in this chair with a heating blanket and veg. Winter months get to me. How about you? One thing that has helped me a bit is reframing winter. It’s not cold, it’s cozy. If … Continue reading “Reframing winter, motherhood, and extroversion”
A lazy day fit check with a trick for choosing hats that look right, the lazy salad I make almost weekly, and a case for having more than one child that maybe you haven’t considered?
Choosing the right sized hat Happy Monday! Sunday I had my “regular” with my brother Allan. We had vegan Chinese food, and went to Goodwill, Costco, and the library. It felt like a lazy day for sneaks and comfy joggers. I’m kinda obsessed with my new red hat. ☺️ As someone who wears hats a … Continue reading “A lazy day fit check with a trick for choosing hats that look right, the lazy salad I make almost weekly, and a case for having more than one child that maybe you haven’t considered?”
New favorite top, Aging with your siblings, and another ChatGPT prompt
Hi friends, hope your holidays have been a good mix of relaxing with some moments of quiet family time and energizing with some parties and festivities! Here’s what I’ve been thinking about lately. All things funky, eclectic, and loud I’m really obsessed with this bright violet fuchsia peplum top. The style I’m loving right now … Continue reading “New favorite top, Aging with your siblings, and another ChatGPT prompt”