Greetings, y'all!
Welcome to my new blog!
Firstly however, my name is Sarah, and I'm a seven & twenty year old, stay-at-home mama, who enjoys reading a variety of genres, writing my own stories, dabbling in word art & watercolors, and drinking iced mochas or chai lattes.
On a rainy day, while my little boyo is napping, you could find me curled up with a book & a steaming mug of tea. I'm a Summer girl and would prefer the hot & humid weather of my East Tennessee hometown over any kind of snow day. I have a weakness for dark chocolate, crew-neck sweatshirts, pretty mugs, & panda bears.
If you are familiar with me in any way, you will recall I blog regularly at Sarah, Plain & Average---which has become my book blog, where I share any & all things bookish and/or writerly in topic. You can find some very thorough book reviews over there!
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You may be thinking:
Why start a mommy blog when there's already more than enough of those going around?
More or less, this little blog is probably for my own benefit than anything else. It's an idea to record my journey as a mama to my son Gabriel (& any more children to come), as well as my responsibilities & privilege as a wife to my adoring husband, Evan, and all that those two roles entail. And it's here I will share my experiences in all the various milestones my son has made---be that sleep training, learning to eat solids, potty training, etc. etc. With the posts I share here, I'll be able to refer back to with any future children that my God blesses us with.
But that said, I also created this site with the intention to share my journey with you as well.
All too often, mamas are run ragged and left feeling down & depressed with no real encouragement to lift their spirits and give them hope & support during the awesome (and intimidating) journey of mamahood.
Dear sister, please hear me:
It is beyond okay to ask for help.
It is okay to cry.
It is okay to lean on someone for strength.
It is okay that you don't know all there is to know about parenting your kiddos.
It is okay.
HOWEVER,
It is not okay to remain there.
It is not okay to forever be a weeping mess, falling on that as the excuse to not get out of bed, to neglect your children & their tutelage that's been entrusted to YOU as their mama & cultivator.
Mamahood is an AMAZING, albeit difficult, responsibility---possibly THE most important job in the world---NEVER one to take lightly. But please don't let that intimidate you! If you haven't guessed already, I am a Christian---a follower & believer in the Most High King, my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. And as a Christian, my mission field is my family. How can I serve my Lord if I am nothing but a weeping mess & cranky monster at home?
It is my humble opinion that mamahood begins first with a strong foundation on the Rock of Christ. If you are not secure in your identity in Him, how can you teach & cultivate good character in your children?
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To summarize:
Welcome, fellow mama! Your role as mother to your children is SO IMPORTANT. Please don't rely solely on your own strength, because it will almost always fail you. Find friends, family, and/or an older mentor to talk to for encouragement & experience. God created fellowship for a reason. Use it! :]
If you are married, always be finding ways to strengthen your relationship with your husband, because the two of you were brought together for a reason---you to be his helper, and he, your strength. Communication is key!!
How wonderful it is that God equips us as needed. You have every resource available at the touch of a button or tap of a finger. Use it! Research! Ask questions! Be intentional & fully present in this beautiful role of mamahood.
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