Breaking Up with Blogging

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // February 13, 2017 // 60 Comments

  I can’t do this anymore. This blogging thing. For two years I have tried to make something out of it. I’ve worked tirelessly for endless nap times and late nights. I’ve joined Facebook groups and Instagram groups with other... Continue reading →

LASIK Eye Surgery: the lowdown from a non-professional

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // January 30, 2017 // 1 Comment

  A couple weeks ago, Theo walked in the door and told me that he had some bad news. He absolutely needed to get LASIK surgery in order to secure the job as a police officer. The other catch? He... Continue reading →

A Little Life Update

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // January 19, 2017 // 3 Comments

2017 is bringing some MAJOR changes to our family. A new job. Adjusting to life with our two babes. And hopefully adding some more to the crazy crew. I figure that after posting this post on Instagram/Facebook yesterday, that I... Continue reading →

Parents of the Year Award

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // January 17, 2017 // 7 Comments

Do you ever see a parent online and think that they are just doing an awesome job as parents? Sometimes I feel like that. I feel like my online persona is that I’m doing an awesome job as a parent.... Continue reading →

Put Down the Phone: Learning to be Present

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // January 10, 2017 // 17 Comments

  “Turn your head, Mommy! Turn your head!” This is Tera’s newest phrase. Unfortunately, she is not saying it in reference to playing peek-a-boo or brushing my hair. She’s asking me to look at her. To look away from my... Continue reading →