Now that I'm a mom, I find myself having a hard time getting out of the house. I know this isn't the case for everyone; lots of moms feel a sense of relief by going out and doing things with their kids in tow. I, however, frequently feel overwhelmed by the preparation that goes into … Continue reading Strawberry Season
In my 9 months of pregnancy and 7 months of active motherhood, I find myself frequently thinking of The Blessed Mother, Mary. When John-Paul twisted and turned about in my womb, I thought about how Mary must have marveled at the child, the Son of God, growing within her. When my heart swells with joy … Continue reading Motherly Hearts
I began typing up this post several weeks ago, and the original beginning said something along the lines of "I think we're out of the teething woods for a while now..." HA. HA. HA. That lasted two days. A couple days reprieve and he is back to gnawing on everything in sight and drooling as … Continue reading The Trenches of Teething
I did not think that I would ever spend so much time thinking about things like diapers and baby sleep habits, but this is my life now. Love me. John-Paul started out like many newborns in regards to sleep; he slept a whole lot but not for more than 3-4 hours at a time. Eventually … Continue reading S.O.S. – Save Our Sleep
When I began dabbling into the cloth world, I couldn't believe all the little details that come along with cloth diapers: the various methods of washing, what to do with poop, and how to fold a prefold (and a million other questions). If you're starting your cloth research, you'll find alot of cloth moms out … Continue reading Cloth Life.
It's been awhile! It's not that we've been particularly busy, but we have started getting a little more involved here in State College. Josh and I have each joined a men's and women's group, respectively. I've been welcomed into a beautiful group of women who are committed to loving one another and Jesus. As you … Continue reading Four Months Old
If you've known me or read this blog over the course of the last few years, you know that February 5 is a special day in the Dill household. Call us sickeningly sentimental, but it is the anniversary of the day we first met in 2005. So! This year marks 10 years since our awkward teenage selves … Continue reading Family Milestones
Dearest Family and Friends, The Dill letter is going digital! There's no real reason for this other than I didn't feel like running out and printing letters and pictures, and instead ordered a custom photo card like every one else. However, I still like taking the time to reflect and share about our year, especially … Continue reading The Dill Family Annual Christmas Letter, 2014
Baptism is God’s most beautiful and magnificent gift.... We call it gift, grace, anointing, enlightenment, garment of immortality, bath of rebirth, seal, and most precious gift. It is called gift because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own; grace since it is given even to the guilty; Baptism because sin is buried … Continue reading John-Paul: Made New in Christ
Today I am 4 weeks old! To my Mother's delight, I can now breastfeed exclusively in the cradle hold! Big victory. I stopped needing the shield a few days ago, and now I want to eat all the time! I met my Grammy, Heidi, and she spoiled me and the parents for 10 days. I'm … Continue reading 4 Weeks.
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