by Erika VanHaitsma | Dec 3, 2014 | Parenting
(I wrote this awhile back when I was really struggling with mommy-hood)If you are a success as a mom bc your house is always clean, then I am a failureIf you are a success as a mom bc your dinner is always perfectly times, delicious and nutritious, then I am a...
by Erika VanHaitsma | May 14, 2014 | Parenting, Sunday Morning Thoughts
(Since we just celebrated Mother’s Day…)This seemed like a good time to acknowledge how thankful I am for my own mother, and to admit how incredibly hard I have found motherhood to be.In many ways my mom made it seem effort-less. She always had the answer,...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Nov 7, 2013 | Parenting, Sunday Morning Thoughts
There is a definite blessing to being completely open about a love of chocolate. When something happens, it’s a sure-fire way people will comfort, encourage, and show their love. I have been blessed with a bit of chocolate this week. And yes, I am thoroughly...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Apr 25, 2013 | Parenting
No, I am not pregnant. And no we are not moving. And no Bryan is not changing his job. I think I’ve got all the biggies covered :)The main change I meant was about me. I am stepping down as coordinator of MOPS at the end of this school year. I can hear the...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Jan 26, 2012 | Jewish Jesus, Parenting, Sunday Morning Thoughts
One Sunday morning I was actually able to get everyone to smile at the same time… Maybe one day we’ll figure out how to get a picture with all 4 of us at the same time 😉 Micah is finally recovering from a bad cold. He had a fever ranging from 101-103. One...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Nov 24, 2011 | Parenting, Sunday Morning Thoughts
Well, we VanHaitsmas like to start things off with a bang. Yesterday (Jan 1,11) morning Rina fell and broke her arm. I don’t have to tell you how terrible I felt and even feel, especially since I was in the room with her when it happened. Watching her now...