What’s in a Name? (Of this Blog)

January 10, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

Ever wondered why I chose to name my blog Sanctification and Spitup? Probably not, but just in case there is anyone who has… Here are three pictures from the time Christian was little that will explain where the Spitup part came from. Picture 1: Picture 2: Picture 3: The pic makes me want to throw […]

Wants and Needs Part 2: But I GREEEEEEEEEDDD IT!

December 21, 2012.Reading time 10 minutes.

Wants and Needs: Part 2 (Click HERE to read part one.) See if you can identify with this all-too-familiar scenario. You are standing in the check-out line at Target when you overhear a kid asking their parent to buy them something displayed on the shelf to the side of the checkout. As the parent tries […]

Wants and Needs Part 1: Mama Knows Best

December 14, 2012.Reading time 3 minutes.

Some days when it is time to put Paxton down for a nap, he runs from me. And even though he is giving me every indication that he is exhausted and in total and utter need of sleep, he refuses to give into his body or the relief that I am trying to offer him. And it can be […]

Quin the Quitter

December 11, 2012.Reading time 5 minutes.

I have a trend in my life. It has been with me since grade school. It goes like this… When the going gets tough, when it stops feeling fun…QUIT. Yep. That’s right. I’m a quitter. Quin the Quitter to be exact. And proud of it. It has always been my MO. Piano lessons? Quit. Track? I quit after […]

Why I Love Old Men

December 9, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

Well if you read my sons’ bio, you know I have a thing for the male gender. But more specifically, I have a thing for old men. A big thing. And I don’t know why because I love being a girl and love all things feminine. But I also love the way boys are. I […]

Crying on the Kitchen Counter

December 5, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

I found myself crying on my kitchen counter this morning, and while I can be known to regularly tear up at movies or sweet stories, as a whole, I am not a girl who cries. In fact, I am normally pretty darn cheery. But today, I just couldn’t hold back the tears. And when my husband […]

Team Hope

November 28, 2012.Reading time 6 minutes.

Isn’t it strange how there are some days when everything about life seems to be perfect? You wake up and look out the window only to see the sun is shining. Your coffee to creamer ratio is balanced to perfection so you are able to enjoy every last sip of your ‘good morning’ cup. Your […]

Guilty Pleasure

November 25, 2012.Reading time 5 minutes.

Let’s be honest. We all have guilty pleasures. Admittedly, some are worse than others, but all are somewhat guilt inducing if we’re honest with ourselves. Prior to having children, I would say mine was sweets. But in the last few years, a new pleasure has developed that I’m rather ashamed to admit. However, every time it happens, I […]

Collin Klein’s New Identity

November 18, 2012.Reading time 3 minutes.

Here’s a multiple choice question to start off your day. If you are a K-State fan, last night’s game against Baylor was… A. Devastating B. Shocking C. Depressing D. The most terrible term you can possibly think of. E. All of the Above You guessed it. E. All of the above. And then some. All […]

But I Want to Be Different!

November 12, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

A common conversation between Christian and I goes something like this: Me: “Come here, and put this on. You will look so cute.” Him: “But I don’t want to look cute.” Me: “Christian, just come here. I want you and your brother to match.” Him: “But I wanna be differrrreennnnttt!!!!” (Said in a super dramatic and whiney […]