Life Lately: Third Edition (Plus My Go-To Puppy Chow)

by Traci Dietrich // April 24, 2020 // 2 Comments

Have you found yourself picking up weird habits or doing funny things to keep your sanity these days? I have. Probably more than one if I take a good look at myself. On the days where my patience is running... Continue reading →

Let Life Be Simple

by Traci Dietrich // April 12, 2020 // 1 Comment

I got up this morning, and my toddler was running around the kitchen with my husband. He hurries over to me and says, “Church is closed today Mama.” I ruffled his hair and replied, “Yup buddy, it is, but we... Continue reading →

So, This is Not Much Different For You, Right?

by Traci Dietrich // March 31, 2020 // 1 Comment

You’re a stay-at-home mom anyway, so this ‘staying at home’ isn’t really different for you. I have heard some version of that sentence at least twice since COVID-19 led us all to social distancing. I wish I was kidding because... Continue reading →

Let Go & Let God (and Please Follow Recommendations)

by Traci Dietrich // March 18, 2020 // 5 Comments

Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. Alexander Graham Bell We are living in unprecedented times. I watch the news, and I wonder if I accidentally switched it over to a Netflix show about pandemics instead (side note:... Continue reading →

Friday Free for All: First Edition

by Traci Dietrich // February 28, 2020 // No Comments

I have a lot of random thoughts for blog posts throughout the week, and most do not make it to my blog, so I thought I would start a fun series where I can ramble on about those as well... Continue reading →

There are No Trophies in Motherhood

by Traci Dietrich // February 23, 2020 // 1 Comment

This post has been a long time coming. Almost a year actually, because that’s how old my little man will be soon. I kept putting off and putting off writing this because I knew that my journey wasn’t over. Honestly,... Continue reading →

Gray Hair, Don’t Care

by Traci Dietrich // February 3, 2020 // 1 Comment

That isn’t necessarily true. I did care a lot, and I still do care a little. I had another topic picked out to write about this week, but the other night after my shower for some reason I decided to... Continue reading →

Life Lately: Riding the Potty Train

by Traci Dietrich // January 13, 2020 // No Comments

Hey everyone! I know I usually recap our goings-on during these ‘Life Lately’ articles, and I could go into all the details of our crazy holidays (hello almost having to spend the night in the van – thanks snow, and... Continue reading →

A Year to Grow

by Traci Dietrich // January 2, 2020 // 2 Comments

How cliche is it to say that I can’t believe that it’s 2020 already? I’ve been seeing everyone doing the “10 Year Challenge” and posting pictures of themselves from 10 years ago and now. It’s fun to reflect on my... Continue reading →

To the Holiday Moms

by Traci Dietrich // November 24, 2019 // 1 Comment

As I was walking through Target the other day, I looked around and realized that the majority of people in there (at 10 AM on a Thursday) were moms with little ones in tow, looking frazzled yet content as their... Continue reading →

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