The Transition From One to Two Kids

by Traci Dietrich // July 9, 2021 // 2 Comments

There’s a question that always finds its way onto motherhood forums and blogs: What transition is the hardest – 0-1 kid, 1-2 kids, 2-3 kids, or more? It’s followed by a wide range of experiences and opinions with no clear... Continue reading →

Raising the Bar

by Traci Dietrich // May 11, 2020 // No Comments

Mother’s Day was a little bit different this year wasn’t it? I think we will be saying that about every holiday for months to come, and that’s just the reality of it. Different doesn’t have to be bad. I’ve said... Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Happy Birthday to….Me?

by Traci Dietrich // October 17, 2019 // 2 Comments

I was going to write this post about how much I dislike my birthday, and how it makes me almost irritated to celebrate it each year, but I decided ‘You know what? No. I am going into year 32 feeling... Continue reading →

Find Your Balance

by Traci Dietrich // September 14, 2019 // No Comments

I’ve been in a funk this week if I’m being totally honest. We’ve been very busy, but I’ve felt bored when there is NOTHING boring about my life right now. You know what the most ridiculous thing is? I figured... Continue reading →

Life Lately: Second Edition

by Traci Dietrich // September 3, 2019 // 5 Comments

Well, the back to school stuff I found annoying in the stores back in July is already gone and replaced by Halloween costumes, decorations, and candy! The people who plan all of that out are smart – they know that... Continue reading →

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