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the healing process: parenting
One of the things Jesus helped us come to grips with this year was just how low we’d sunk into our victim mentality of parenting. We had a whirlwind romance, getting engaged 5 months after we’d officially met and had spent... Keep Reading...May 9, 2009 | Mama Smith
where we've been...
Despite the recent round of storms we’ve seen lately, April brought us some beautiful sunny, warm days, which we fully took advantage of. Hence the silence around here and cobwebs growing on minismith. So these are the places we’ve been... Keep Reading...March 30, 2009 | Mama Smith
pull-ups are a JOKE
Today we randomly decided to start potty-training (AGAIN). Brighton has been peeing in the pot for a few weeks now, so after his morning leak, we decided to forgo the diaper and slap on some manly “big-boy” undies. With the... Keep Reading...November 8, 2008 | Mama Smith
rewriting the unexpected days
Levi always wants to be wherever B is. And yes, they both HORRIBLY need haircuts…anyone wanna come over and take care of that?? With a project pushed forward for Matthew, demanding a full weekend of work, and our car deciding to... Keep Reading...October 20, 2008 | Mama Smith
oh glorious zicam
My mom swears by it, but it wasn’t until this recent illness that I became a believer myself. The beauty and cunning of Zicam to locate and decimate those evil cold/flu germs in my body was simply amazing. Well, I’m... Keep Reading...October 18, 2008 | Mama Smith
holed up indoors
Maybe my body is trying to send the not-so-discreet message of “SLOW THE HECK DOWN, NUTCASE!” or something, but this recent bout of sickness seems to be a passive aggressive way to get me to chill out for a few... Keep Reading...September 27, 2008 | Mama Smith
these moments
Many, many days this whole mothering thing simply wears me out and I wonder how I’m going to survive until 7pm when the last book is read, the last kisses are bestowed and the boy’s bedroom door is closed behind... Keep Reading...September 3, 2008 | Mama Smith
newborness
We thought we had escaped it, but the past few nights have proven us wrong. Levi has been unable to sleep more than 30 minutes at a time due to some bizarre illness and a rash that has taken over... Keep Reading...August 21, 2008 | Mama Smith
proof that mothers never sit down
8135 steps and we’re just halfway through the day, folks. Yesterday I received a complimentary pedometer in the mail from some drug company trying to lure me into buying medication for menopause. Not sure where they got my age bracket from,... Keep Reading...July 21, 2008 | Mama Smith
this means YOU!
Alright people, it’s time to rally the troops. I’ve reached the end of my parenting-skills-rope and am feeling a little overwhelmed with two tasks at hand. (1) Ridding the house of the frightening pacifier addiction going on and… (2) also getting... Keep Reading...March 17, 2008 | Mama Smith
brush strokes
No my brain did not turn to mush after my fabulous girl’s weekend away, leaving me spacey, starry-eyed and unable to formulate a coherent sentence for a blog entry. Rather, change is in the air. The winds are stirring. Leaving... Keep Reading...January 17, 2008 | Mama Smith
welcome home
Matthew snapped a shot of the kind welcome home gift I left for him at our back door. I know he had to have missed the lovely fragrance of our children’s morning dump while he was gone on a men’s... Keep Reading...January 15, 2008 | Mama Smith
the job and race season
Due to the inflexibility of life with small children, I nixed the interior design field for now. Hopefully to be picked up in a few years down the road when the boys are in school and I’m sitting at home... Keep Reading...October 17, 2007 | Mama Smith
seasons
I’ve so missed writing and sharing the comings & goings here at the Smith homestead on a more regular basis, but some seasons simply necessitate “unplugging”, in many sorts. Writing, in itself, has always been a sweet retreat for me... Keep Reading...October 10, 2007 | Mama Smith
gods
All you parents out there, instead of reading a lengthy minismith blog today, I highly encourage you to read this article from CCEF on our relationship with our children, and how much we need Jesus in this day to day... Keep Reading...September 27, 2007 | Mama Smith
apple cakes
This morning we baked apple cakes for our neighbors. From an onlookers perspective, this would have been considered a quaint, generous endeavor. Brighton and I would have been found picturesquely bustling about the kitchen, covered in flour and standing in... Keep Reading...August 7, 2007 | Mama Smith
one more week
Until our little B turns two. He’s transformed over the last few months into a high-energy, talking, running, 100% boy. He refuses to pee on his potty sitting down, but demands to stand like his dad. He has surprisingly good... Keep Reading...July 29, 2007 | Mama Smith
happy day levi
Happy Day. Brighton had this phrase stuck in his head after celebrating Marcy’s birthday a few months back. We sang Happy Birthday, which he had never partook in singing until that evening. The following weeks prompted many attempts at singing... Keep Reading...July 27, 2007 | Mama Smith
the unwelcomed visitor
What began on Sunday evening as a luxurious, relaxing start to the week – grilling with friends, sipping wine, laughing late into the evening – quickly transitioned into a high-strung, unbearably chaotic mothering week. It is Friday afternoon. And all... Keep Reading...July 21, 2007 | Mama Smith
road kill
The other morning, Brighton had his first experience with loosing a friend after finding him smashed in the alleyway behind our house. Trevor the Tractor. His little pocket buddy. He used to carry him everywhere. Somehow he’d been left behind... Keep Reading...July 17, 2007 | Mama Smith
mom's little helper
It was a deceiving morning. Levi slept peacefully. Brighton romped around boy-style in his boots, smashing ants and throwing dirt. I sat on the steps perusing my favorite cookbooks for tasty kale recipes, thanks to a massive bag full of... Keep Reading...July 11, 2007 | Mama Smith
more summer snippets
waiting The past few days we’ve sat inside with the shades drawn, drenched in sweat, with the poor little window a/c unit coughing out the coolest air it could muster, which was a little less than the draft you get from... Keep Reading...June 26, 2007 | Mama Smith
more adventures in mothering advice
I just returned from Target with the boys where I picked up a few exciting items like nursing pads, toilet paper and tissues. Dutifully but bitterly avoiding the tempting items like cute flip-flops, funky jewelry, and a fun kid’s eating... Keep Reading...May 27, 2007 | Mama Smith
water weather
Our week flew by, thus the lack of posting done in minismith land. Despite our flurry of activities, Brighton did manage to coerce me into dragging the pool out of the basement, heralding the beginning of water-play weather. Now he... Keep Reading...May 13, 2007 | Mama Smith
the culprit
Two tiny infected ear drums = One unconsolable babe between 11pm and 6am. Two hours of scattered sleep. Two very tired, cranky parents. No proposed sleeping-in for this mom today. Instead the morning held an emergency trip to the doctor... Keep Reading...May 9, 2007 | Mama Smith
chubby feet
Matthew has just left for our home meeting. I opted to stay home and tend to our sick little boy, Levi. Just as I’d settled him down for the evening, I hear cries from Brighton’s room. Somewhat unusual for the... Keep Reading...April 21, 2007 | Mama Smith
hotel smith
Actually, we’d probably rank more along the lines of a motel with the lame couch we have to offer as a bed and the mouse issue we can’t seem to get rid of. But at least we don’t have cockroaches. Guest... Keep Reading...April 18, 2007 | Mama Smith
the amazon
As you might have guessed from Matthew’s previous post, we’re all a little wiped out around here. Poor Levi has had this wretched stuffy nose for over a month now, causing him to be subject to a tri-nightly saline drops... Keep Reading...March 20, 2007 | Mama Smith
as promised
...pictures of us making due with this snowy weather… Of course, there has been lots of book reading, lots of bubble baths… What else beats a tub of warm water and bubbles on a cold day? Lots of food play… How do you get... Keep Reading...March 17, 2007 | Mama Smith
personal day?
By the end of Thursday I was wondering if there was such thing as Sick Days for moms. Or Personal Days…or the standard two weeks vacation. Or something. Anything. If not, what about “skip town” days or “run out... Keep Reading...March 6, 2007 | Mama Smith
when fresh air is a wistful memory...
...and you’ve been stuck indoors for two days, with no hope of escape until the arctic temperatures and bitter winds leave us alone…what is one left to do?! Well, from the perspective of Levi: 1. lay on belly to get gas patted... Keep Reading...March 1, 2007 | Mama Smith
what a little sleep can do
Levi emerged from his 3 week growth spurt, chunkier and sleepier. Thank the Lord. We actually got a normal dose of sleep last night, which was much needed for this wiped-out mom. It’s one thing having a newborn keeping you... Keep Reading...February 26, 2007 | Mama Smith
secrets
The brothers conspiring together this morning on how to coordinate their crying spells, hunger panges and diaper explosions throughout the day to see if their mom is really up to standards with this whole Mommy Job thing. I think she gets... Keep Reading...February 24, 2007 | Mama Smith
window time
Last night we had probably only the third rough night with Levi since his arrival 3 weeks ago. For the most part, he’s an extremely predictable and easy baby. But there are always those nights with a newborn. Ones where... Keep Reading...February 22, 2007 | Mama Smith
little moments of respite
Tonight Matthew headed out with his guys after both our boys fell soundly asleep at 6pm. I was left with a gloriously quiet house and a full 3 hours (before Levi’s next meal) all to myself. I didn’t think I’d... Keep Reading...February 19, 2007 | Mama Smith
nap time
...glorious nap time. I have been counting down the minutes for this tiny break in our day since 6am this morning. Today we began our first day as a “mom & sons trio”. So far…well, we’re surviving. Brighton spent the morning... Keep Reading...February 16, 2007 | Mama Smith
mom & me time
Taking full advantage of this last week of Matthew being home, Brighton and I decided to head out for some Mom & B time. His playgroup normally meets up on Fridays and happened to be hanging out at the Smith... Keep Reading...February 9, 2007 | Mama Smith
one of those
Hard days and good days. There’s bound to be a hefty mix of both in the coming months. Today was one of the hard ones. Right now, Brighton is screaming – and I means screaming – in his crib. He... Keep Reading...February 7, 2007 | Mama Smith
bye-bye baby
This morning I went in to get Brighton up, trying to maintain some sense of normalcy in his life…like seeing his mom without the baby every now and then, doing things she used to do, like getting him up in... Keep Reading...February 2, 2007 | Mama Smith
no baby yet
I’m too tired to put together any cohesive thoughts this evening. I think I’m actually going to head to bed at a lame 8pm since Matthew is screen-printing t-shirts with his friend in the den. But I figured I should... Keep Reading...January 30, 2007 | Mama Smith
a day of errands
Matthew worked from home today, which translates into FREEDOM for me and B. We’re usually the “walking side of the family” with Matthew taking our car to work, but today the cranky Brighton and myself were offered some much needed... Keep Reading...January 29, 2007 | Mama Smith
a bluesy monday
Brighton’s sixteeth tooth is putting up quite a fight as it attempts to make it’s way up through the gums. After a day full of tears and general whininess, I took a look inside and noticed the swollen blue gums... Keep Reading...January 28, 2007 | Mama Smith
cleaning him out of me
I wish it worked like that. The more active you were, the sooner your baby would decide to vacate your belly for the more spacious and exciting atmosphere of your home. But washing dishes for the hundredth time, rescrubbing the... Keep Reading...January 24, 2007 | Mama Smith
i think he knows...
Something is definitely going on. Mom is definitely up to something that will involve less of me-time and more of something or someone else time. I do not approve. This has seemingly been Brighton’s general attitude (and his general facial... Keep Reading...January 21, 2007 | Mama Smith
three down...
Despite our highest hopes and greatest attempts to keep our hands washed, water bottles refilled and the house wiped down constantly with Lysol, the Smith fort is fully under seige. Brighton’s snotty nose and cough is still hanging on for... Keep Reading...January 8, 2007 | Mama Smith
two requests
We have, for some reason, been bombarded with phone solicitors which is extra annoying because I had put our phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry over a year ago. Ah well, what can you do. I’ve... Keep Reading...January 2, 2007 | Mama Smith
