A few days ago I posted a picture on Instagram that said I was running on Jesus and coffee. I thought it was funny but there was more than a bit of truth to it. I am prone to restless nights, sleep disturbance unspecified in medical terms, so when I actually need my brain and have …
The Blessing and Curse of Silence
When I was a kid I loved noise. I loved the sound of people talking, the TV on, music, etc. It gave me a sense of life, of action. It meant that things were 'happening' all around me. As I've gotten older and my home has become filled with the constant humdrum of two young …
Traveling with Kids 101
We recently returned from our third family vacation with the kids. Although there were a few hiccups the trip was an overall success and the kids are excited about next year's trip. I'd like to offer a few tips to those who are looking to travel with their kiddos for the first time or old …
When the Big Waves Hit
Yesterday was our last day at the beach and I thought it would be cool to take the kids down to Mustang Island State Park. The beach there is directly off the Gulf of Mexico, as opposed to Rockport Beach which is off Aransas Bay. We exactly hopped out the car and started out into …
He’s There…
It's been almost a year since I debuted FATMama. I've written about everything from my faith to the dimples in my thighs to why I wear tennis shoes 99% of the time. When I first started blogging I had so much to say. I could see a story in everything and it was a story …
Don’t be Ashamed
The dreams were always the same. In one I'm in the passenger side of a moving car and I'm frantically trying to get in the driver's seat. My seatbelt won't come undone and my legs aren't long enough to reach the brake. It never occurs to me to just pull the emergency brake. I wake …
When Doves Cry
Yesterday I acted like a spoiled rotten brat. After a great trip with my mom and the kids I came home expecting a clean house and all the laundry done. When it wasn't, I was a bit miffed. I had made up in my mind that although the hubs foot the bill for the trip …
Husbands and Wives
The other night the hubs told the kids he was doing laundry. Because my daughter notices everything, she quickly asked why. (I've been on laundry duty alone for awhile because he's working 60+ hours a week). I shouted back, "Because that's what we do". To which she replied, "Because you're his wife and he's your're …
#ButGOD Moments
When hashtags started to become popular I jumped on the bandwagon. My husband, who loathes social media, had to explain them to me and then tried to compel me not to use them. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you know I ignored him. I don't use them too often (I'm sure it's …
The Heart of a Child
Back in late February Josephine decided she wanted to be baptized. It took me by surprise because at the time she was only five and after talking to her, she eluded to the fact that she wanted to do it so she could be like my niece (who she absolutely adores). Honestly, I was skeptical. I …