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When it Falls Apart
What do you do when it's only Wednesday but feels like it's been a whole week already? When you've already called your family over every day and don't wan't to do that yet again? When you get to the evening and you're trying to pull dinner together as fast as possible but all of the children are screaming? I went back and forth on writing about today since it won't be all peppy and happy; but you know what? Not every minute of life is peppy and happy. And it's been really har
caitlyndenherder
Jan 282 min read
The Christmas Update
Merry Christmas! I didn't get around to doing Christmas cards this year so here it is. As we move into the very end of the year, I'm reflecting back on the year we've had. It has been a good year! There have been some sad and hard moments, but that comes with an entire year. Josh is now six and in first grade. He is being homeschooled by me full-time and is loving it! He has stepped into his role as the man of the house and is extremely helpful. His personality is still lovin
caitlyndenherder
Dec 15, 20252 min read
Getting in the Groove
We are now three weeks in to Matt being gone. Matt finally has his access to be able to fully do his job which makes him very happy. The kids are moving past their troublesome phase of being extra naughty and emotional (happens every time Matt leaves at the two week mark), and I am adjusting to my new normal of lonliness. All in all, everything is going well. Homeschool is going great! I will never not be happy with knowing exactly what my children are learning. The boys are
caitlyndenherder
Oct 16, 20252 min read
Long Days
It's only been one week since Matt left, and yet it feels like so much longer. The days are crawling by and the evenings are so...
caitlyndenherder
Oct 1, 20252 min read
This Crazy Life
What a blur this summer has been. Between family weddings, road trips, vacations, and getting ready for our move to Japan...we haven't...
caitlyndenherder
Aug 24, 20252 min read
Coming to a Close
As the summer is winding down, I'm reminded that so is our time here in San Diego. This summer has been doctor apointment after doctor...
caitlyndenherder
Jul 25, 20252 min read
Bounce, Bounce, Clean!
Perhaps you're great at unpacking and putting everything away the minute you walk through your door after a trip. Maybe you take a week...
caitlyndenherder
Jun 18, 20252 min read
The Wandering Mind
When it's been one of those days except that "one of those days" is really a week long or more. What do you do when you can't seem to get...
caitlyndenherder
Apr 22, 20253 min read
Orders
Slates, orders, and PCS season fast approaching. Every few years, this is the norm for the military family. When the time comes, we...
caitlyndenherder
Feb 9, 20254 min read
Dada
Every morning, when Rosalie wakes up, she lays in bed. Her eyes open up and she lays still; but as soon as she's awake, she also starts...
caitlyndenherder
Jan 12, 20252 min read
Resolutions
Let's start this off by saying that I have never been one for New Year's resolutions. I feel like the majority of the time, they get...
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Jan 2, 20254 min read
A Joyous Day
There was a lot leading up to this day. It was supposed to be seven months, not nine. Children grew older and so much more responsible. A...
caitlyndenherder
Oct 19, 20246 min read
The Unseen Epidemic?
A couple of weeks ago I made a drastic change to my daily behavior. I cut out social media. Did I know I was making a drastic change?...
caitlyndenherder
Sep 30, 20244 min read
Mommy Loneliness
My morning started at 4am when my eldest crawled into bed with me. He wouldn't stop rolling or fidgeting as he tried his best to fall...
caitlyndenherder
Mar 30, 20243 min read
The Late and Updated Christmas Card!
It's time for another family update! This was meant to come at the end of December as our "Christmas card" since I made one but then...
caitlyndenherder
Jan 24, 20246 min read
When You Talk AND Listen
Life has been busy (isn't it always?). Adjusting to three children and finding my groove has taken a little longer than anticipated but...
caitlyndenherder
Oct 5, 20233 min read
The Update
Well, I had intentionally stayed off of my blog because I wasn't wanting to announce pregnancy number three on here just yet and then...
caitlyndenherder
Dec 28, 20223 min read
Who's Driving this Boat?!
Parenting; I've finally come up with the analogy that just seems so fitting to me. I called my mom for a mommy pep talk. Hopefully you've...
caitlyndenherder
Jun 15, 20223 min read
Summer's Approaching
While it may not be officially summer yet, I'm already calling it summer time since we have Matt's cousin staying the summer with us and...
caitlyndenherder
May 17, 20223 min read
Imperfect Mothering
Do any other mama’s feel like they enter into a funk the closer we get to Mother’s Day? I certainly do and I’ve been thinking on these...
caitlyndenherder
May 6, 20222 min read
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