Christian (reformed Presbyterian)
Helper to
@Northman_paul
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Mom to my miracle boys ❤️
Homemaker 16 years
2nd gen homeschooler
Reluctant fertility expert
If you follow me you should probably know:
I’m a Christian, like one who actually believes God’s Word is true and infallible
Marriage= 1 man+1 woman
Children are a gift
Homeschooled
Personally anti vax
Pro biblical patriarchy
Life begins at conception
Real food respecter
I’d like to ask for prayer. This Thursday I’ll be having the biggest surgery I’ve ever had, 8-11 hours under general.
My endometriosis has gotten very bad & we haven’t been able to sustain a pregnancy in over 4 years.
This is my 9th surgery & I’m hoping it will be my last 🙏🏻
8 years ago was the eve of my 30th birthday. I had been barren for over 8 years & was grieving turning 30 with no children.
Tomorrow I will be 38 & the Lord has given me the joy & honor of being a mama to these to sweet boys!
The Lord is good in our sorrow & in our joy ❤️❤️
You don’t need to be rich to stay home with your kids.
It’s not some untouchable thing that is limited to the “privileged.”
It takes wisdom, stewardship and a change of mind about how you live.
Most of the families I know where the mom stays home make less than 100k
This is $117 worth of groceries my my local food co-op.
It will feed our family of four for a week.
All organic & many local items
Pasture raised local meat
3 dozen local eggs
Even local coffee!
It's possible to eat fresh, healthy food w/o breaking the bank 🥬🍎🥚🥛
Had my first awkward homeschool family interaction at the eye doctor w/ my boys last week:
Dr. to my son: can you see the board at school?
Son: We do school at home
Dr. Ok, well can you see the tv when you watch shows at home
Son: ??
Me: we don’t have a tv 🫣😅
I honestly think more people could homeschool if they really wanted to. But really wanting to may look like:
-One income
-A smaller home
-Used cars
-Keeping a tidy budget
-Thrifting
-Simple (or no) vacations
This is how we live. It's joyful & I wouldn't have it any other way!
Women can have babies until menopause.
There is no one out there who can declare what age women can no longer bear children. That is up to the Lord.
I started trying at 22. Perfectly healthy, athletic, eating clean. Took 9 years.
Don’t listen to randos on the internet!
@SlowCheetah30
I honestly don't get this whole trend. Is the second picture saying that being home (what seems to be a large home) with kids (unless they are in school) is so very hard that she needs to drink and not care for her husband when he gets home? Gross.
I’ve seen many ppl on here saying how great it is to have kids in your 20’s and I agree 100%
But I’d also love to share that if you can’t have kids when you’re young due to singleness or infertility, having babies in your 30’s is pretty darn awesome!
My
#1
tip for young homemakers on managing your home:
Ask your husband what he wants you to be spending time on.
If he doesn’t care if all the veggies get canned, don’t waste time on that. Homemaking is about caring for your people, and that includes knowing what they need ❤️
Finding beautiful modest dresses that are cotton or linen is super hard. And I've noticed that most modest dresses tend to have no shape to them. Clothes for women seem to be either overtly immodest, androgynous, or baggy.
Going to my husband's company holiday party tonight as the only homemaker/homeschool mom. Mentally preparing myself for the "what do you do all day?" question 😂
Should I answer in jest, or be serious? Maybe both?
6 years ago the Lord gave this once barren woman the precious gift of a child. I am SO grateful to be his mother, to be home with him, educate and nurture him, and most importantly raise him to know, love and worship his Creator ❤️
(Look at those cheeks!)
My husband had one female friend (who lived 2,000 miles away) before we got married. After we got married, on his own, he deleted her number. I did the same with my male "friends." It's not a big deal.
A lot of people throw around the word “privilege” concerning homeschooling.
Yes, children who are homeschooled are privileged. They have parents who were resolved to live on one income, make sacrifices, & be dedicated to their education.
Privilege is often begot by sacrifice.
They may be at home with their kids, but they are still wanting that feeling of validation and affirmation that comes from having a career.
It feels very ironic to me.
Mothers, dress your girls like girls and your boys like boys. Same with the hair, boys should have a haircut that looks masculine, and girls should have feminine hair.
There's already enough gender distortion in our culture. We should be as overt about it as we possibly can.
The term "gay christian" has become normal.
What about:
Pedophile christian?
Lusting christian?
Porno christian?
The point is, who you are sinfully sexually attracted to should NOT be a part of your identity in Christ.
If you repent and turn to Christ you are a new creation.
Let’s normalize not asking a woman “how far along were you?” after she has a miscarriage.
If you believe that life begins at conception, it doesn’t matter how far along she was, she’s still grieving the loss of life.
Raise your hand if you
-got married young
-have been married for 10+ years
-are financially responsible
-are joyfully having babies
-are well educated
🙋🏼♀️
We homeschool. This morning we practiced our safety drills because I noticed a car circling our block. Our plan is not based on fear, but on care for our family.
Ladies, it's a good idea to formulate a plan with your husband for daytime home invasion.
You say: "don't wear legging in public"
I say: "don't wear legging at home around your own boys"
Ladies, we should model what a beautiful and modest woman looks like for our sons. You are setting their standard now!
I've been wanting a dutch oven for quite awhile. Found a nice one at Target but still didn't want to pay that much.
Then today I found this gorgeous Le Creuset 5qt oval dutch oven at Goodwill for $15 😭♥️ I prayed and I waited and God gave me such a kind gift!
But their bios are filled with links to their platforms, channels and other ways you can be influenced by them. They are desperately trying to make a name for themselves by gaining a following.
🧵I’ve noticed a trend with some young homemakers.
They talk about the value of being home. That you shouldn’t feel the pressure to find value in something else.
“Being a mom is enough!” They say.
These trad wives will be trad boy moms like:
“My sons will never have to clean their own rooms, do their own laundry, cook their own food, or do any chores.”
Wouldn’t want to train them to be competent and helpful men, now would ya?
Did you know that it’s possible to enjoy a glass of wine without posting it to social media and calling it “mommy juice” while complaining about your children??
Follow me for more life hacks 😌
12 years ago I said this on Facebook and got some angry feedback from Christians.
Then our friend from India chimed in. He was absolutely flabbergasted when he came to America & found Christians “doing yoga”
He said yoga is inseparable from its spiritual roots.
Overheard at Goodwill:
"I have to babysit my grandkids sometimes, but I'd always rather be working"
random woman to a young mom: babbling on about raising the daughter to be a "strong independent woman"
Both boomers. What gives?
Jesus: let the little children come unto me and do not hinder them.
The modern church: please drop your children in one of our age segregated child care classes far away from cooperate worship.
I always wanted a big family. I thought 8 kids would be perfect. Got married at 22 & thought it would happen right away. After 16 years of marriage we have 2 kids. I feel exceedingly blessed that I get to be a mom!
We look forward to the day we are reunited with all our babies!
Ladies, you don’t need to justify being a homemaker!
Having a side hustle, doing volunteer work, etc, can be good things. But you don’t need to have a “thing” to tell the skeptics.
Your work in your home matters significantly to the Lord and your family.
What even is “homesteading” anymore??
Like, I grew up on 20+ acres with animals, 4H, homemade meals, etc. My parents never called themselves homesteaders.
Now if you can veggies and bake bread you qualify??
More facts about homeschooling:
-You don't have to be a genius. Just pick a good curriculum and don't be lazy.
-Your kids can still be socialized (in fact, it's better bc they will be around a variety of ppl, not just peers)
-Avoiding massive debt makes it more possible
Widows are to be cared for by their family, the church, or remarry if young enough. (1 Timothy)
This solves the feminists problem of "you need a degree because wHat iF hE DIES?!"
Woman: I have anger issues, I'm feisty!
People: Hehe, that's so cute
Men: I struggle with anger.
People: He's a toxic man, very scary. Stay away from him. He needs help.
Let's stop glorifying the sin of women.
#womensintoo
This month marks 4 more years of trying for baby
#3
I am sad, but not without hope!
I am grateful for my wonderful husband and two boys.
I made this cake for my guys to celebrate all Gods gifts ❤️
Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing!
Toxic mothering.
Instead of a firm “no” a quick swat on the butt, explanation and restoration, this kid is learning emotional manipulation through shaming and tears.
Black Friday 16 years ago we met in person at the Mall of America after chatting online for a couple months.
He drove all the way up from Louisiana w/an Army friend. We married three months later 🥰
Homemaking tip: go to your kitchen (if you're a good woman, you'll already be there 😅) take all your vegetable, canola, & all remaining seed oils & place in trash.
Replace with olive oil, coconut oil & butter.
Olive oil in baked goods adds amazing flavor and superior texture.
Regarding the “just wear something under it” comments: if someone were to pay the $250 msrp, adding a tank top or sewing it shut seems silly.
My point is, this trend is stupid and frustrating for those of us that don’t want skin exposed for whatever reason 😏
Husbands, if you are pursuing ministry through seminary or are in ministry and you’re making your wife work to pay the bills so you can do this, maybe you should rethink your vocation 🤷🏼♀️
Well, this month marks 3 years of trying for baby number 3.
13 years of trying to conceive all together. It's so emotionally exhausting. Feeling like I'm doing everything "right" can make it even more frustrating.
I'd be grateful for your prayers!
I was married long before the “trad wife” vernacular. It’s such a weird phrase to me. Just be a biblical wife, submit to God, His word and your husband and don’t worry about the titles.
This trad movement is just weird.
Women: how dare you expect me to stay at home to raise kids and serve my husband!
Also women: he has to make over 100k, be at least 6ft tall, love kids, love my family, treat me like a princess, be attentive, be a biblical scholar, and also be very funny and attractive...
Anyone else pray for specific ppl while doing specific chores??
I pray for a young lady at church while doing the dishes
I pray for my future daughter-in-laws when I wash my le creusets (bc I want to hand them down someday 🥰)
And so on. It helps keep me praying for people!