motherhood Archives - Friday Night Wives

To the Wife Held Captive by “What If”

When we are focused on ourselves, when we are delighting in our pity party (queen of that right here), when we are doubting our influence in our families and our careers (or husband’s career)—we are letting Satan win. We are NOT out there encouraging others. We are NOT spreading the gospel. We ...

Family, Journal, Marriage

To the coach’s wife in the trenches: this stuff is hard for him, too

Then there are nights when he rushes in the house as if he is on fire and asks if the kids are awake. When I say no his face drops and the disappointed is written all over him.

Family, Journal

Dear Son, You Don’t Have to Play Football

Your dad and I will be your biggest cheerleaders no matter what you do and no matter where life takes you. We love you more than you will ever know, and nothing will ever change that.

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We’re Heading Into Our Second Sport, and I’m Calling Out an SOS.

After two and a half hours of a screaming baby (who never fusses) and three other littles who weren’t following any instructions (because who wants to follow those once you are home from school), I needed a sub. I sent out my SOS text. It was met with a call.

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All I Really Need to Know About Parenting, I Learned From a High School Football Coach

#4."Love rules. The purpose of discipline isn't to punish but to correct."

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12 Tips for Surviving the Season with a Baby

Don't feel like you can't miss a game. Guilt about missing a game is a real thing. I get it. I hate missing a game too. Being a coaching family is our life, and I feel like I am not supporting my coach if I miss a game. Here's the thing though, sometimes it's just too much. Some days, you ...