Motherhood: It’s not too pretty, but it is sweet
I was driving my children around in the van the other day thinking about how different.a person I am than I was 5 years ago. I feel extremely grateful to the Lord for this. And before I get into this story, I need to make it clear underpinning every twist…
I know in my head that I should not feel guilty about letting my husband take the kids for the evening, leaving me alone in…
I don’t really have a positive spin today as I write. Normally, I would choose not to write or publish today’s thoughts. However, I really…
It isn’t easy being a mommy. We are in charge of so much within our homes. Whether you’re a homemaker, homeschooler, career mom, or anything…
I for one, feel a sort of nausea from the thought of adding to the noise of the internet. I feel this particularly in the…

I’m Alina, mother of three littles, living in Northern California. I started this blog when we lived in a trailer. Now, I am profoundly grateful to say we are living in an apartment. Regardless, motherhood still resembles a pineapple! The juicy gold is enjoyed once you get past the prickly bits. Join me as imperfect, messy, chaotic days come and go in the daily grind of sacrificial love.