There seems to be no rhyme or reason for the many tantrums I witness on a daily basis. I’m sure most of you mommas and daddies out there can relate! The “terrible twos” are in full force in the Hodges abode. Feet are kicking and stomping. Voices are raising and screaming. And boundaries are being […]
Month: February 2018
MARCH with Us
It’s that time of the year again! No, not Christmas sillies….March for Babies time! It is an organization very near and dear to our hearts. Since our little Noah man was born 11 weeks early, his team in the NICU treated us like we were the most important people on the planet. Our social worker […]
13 Months
Have you ever thought about how ironic it is that the things we don’t plan are still planned out? God makes things happen in our life just in the right time and place that He sees fit. I. Am. A. Planner. Ask anybody who knows me. I can go with the flow as long as […]
Why I Keep My Kids Active
Ask about any child in elementary school what their favorite subject or class in school is. Nine times out of ten they will say recess or P.E. Most children LOVE to be outdoors. They get to socialize with their friends, play sports they like or some just like the fresh air. These are just some […]
The Life of a “Younger” Momma
Being a momma is the best job there is. And it helps when your kiddos are the cutest human beings in the world! Since I was little I wanted to have kids. I knew I was destined to be a momma and raise little babies. In my mind I always thought I would be married […]
11 Staples to Always Have on Hand for Your Hungry Toddler
Oh the toddler years have immersed here in the Hodges household. I’ve got an almost 1 1/2 year old who is cutting all of his bottom teeth and going through a growth spurt at the same time. Then on the other end I’ve got an extremely sassy and independent 2 year old who LOVES the […]
My Old Soul[mate]
I’m going to join in on the Valentine bandwagon! [Sorry, not sorry] I’ve never been gung-ho on Valentine’s Day, but I am such a romantic at heart. Although I love the idea of this day and the way people celebrate their love…it’s beautiful and I love seeing it. In my eyes though, your love should […]
The Littlest Warrior: An Inspiring NICU Story
I feel like the word “Warrior” is an understatement for this little guy. I want to share with y’all a very precious story to my heart, starring this hunk. It’s a difficult part of my life to re-live, but it’s also a time in my life when my faith was tested and made stronger in […]
My Beauty and the World’s Beasts
This human. This beautiful, lively, wild, sassy little human. Oh how I love you. I could have never imagined the love a momma has for her baby girl until I held you in my arms. I think every momma can attest to that. I grew up with two younger sisters. Girls are all I have […]
Three Things I’ve Learned as a Marine Corps Wife
I’m sure you’ve all heard different stories and sides of being a military wife. All from actual military wives and others who seem to think they know what it’s like. Let me break it down for ya in one word…challenging. Yes, it’s rewarding. Yes, it’s prideful. Yes, it’s [extremely] frustrating at times. But the best […]