Third Year, Week 8

Journey

Bless this mess —25-month-old

You've got this. Next up in the Guinness Book of World Records—your toddler!—for setting the record for fastest time throwing all his books on the floor, unfolding your just-folded laundry, and turning your sparkling-clean kitchen into an instant pots-and-pans-on-the-floor danger zone. It's a good thing they're cute. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. One way to clean less is to own less. Here are 20 things you can declutter from your home today! ✨

Parenting

My child, when I see a mess—you see a masterpiece

I see a mess. You see a masterpiece. I see trash. You see independence.

Life

Our house may not be fancy or pristine, but it’s safe, warm and loving

“Mommy, I’m safe,” she said, snuggling into my chest as we laid in bed.