by laurengroves816 | Feb 14, 2020 | Married Life, Motherhood
It wasn’t a candle lit dinner. He was wearing a t-shirt, and my hair was in a messy bun, cocked to the left on the top of my head. It wasn’t under the moonlight; in fact, the sun had just made its way above the horizon. There were no roses or chocolates,...
by laurengroves816 | Feb 6, 2020 | Married Life, Motherhood
I am so thankful that my daughter has no clue what’s going on in social media right now. I am thankful she is oblivious, blissfully unaware of the misdirected anger of so many who claim Christ. I am thankful she will only read about this day, this period in...
by laurengroves816 | Jan 13, 2020 | Married Life
I LOVE TRADITIONS. And I made sure to push them on my family from day one. If we did something once, I have always been sure to remind everyone that it has to happen the next year. For example, every Christmas eve we go to the 5:00 pm Christmas Eve service, then eat...
by laurengroves816 | Jan 13, 2020 | Married Life, Motherhood, Pregnancy
Hey friends! Long time, no chat. Two months have gone by–two of the sweetest, longest, and fastest months of my life. Two of the most surreal months of my life. Our daughter, Eden Celeste Groves, made her appearance on May 18, 2019 at 3:18 pm—two weeks late...
by laurengroves816 | Jan 13, 2020 | Marriage, Married Life, WifeStyle
Hey friends! This week I want to start something fun. For me, 2019 me was “The Year of Podcasts”. Between being super preggo and walking a million miles, to breastfeeding around the clock, to just needing to hear the voices of other adults while I am...
by laurengroves816 | Jan 10, 2020 | Married Life, Motherhood, WifeStyle
Tonight you cry a little more than usual after laying down in your crib, feet kicking, arms flailing. I’m sure the neighbors can hear every squeal. You usually put yourself to sleep well, but tonight you need some coaxing. I feel around for your tiny body in the...
