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An easy-to-read encouraging book about mothering “in the trenches,” as they say, and going beyond “just fine,” and sending the Grumpy Mom in us all packing. She had some practical advice and used Scripture, although I think she overused the Message translation a bit.
This is a MUST read for mothers! Val’s wisdom and encouragement is rooted in the word and shows us there is another way to walk this motherhood journey.
I wish I could give this a 3.5 but am rounding up. While many of the ideas in this book are mirrored in similar books, the author did a great job at offering practical action steps and refocusing the reader on what truly matters in motherhood. The narration on Audible was greatly distracting though, as it felt like a dramatic reading rather than relatable.
This was such a good reminder to find joy in motherhood and some of the lies that are keeping us from being happy and enjoying our kids. Loved it!
Excellent book. Very encouraging, but also convicting. This book isn't fluff!
So good. Such a great read and reminder that the prevailing mommy culture doesn't have to be the norm!
I wish I could give this a 3.5 but am rounding up. While many of the ideas in this book are mirrored in similar books, the author did a great job at offering practical action steps and refocusing the reader on what truly matters in motherhood. The narration on Audible was greatly distracting though, as it felt like a dramatic reading rather than relatable.
This is a book I've been recommending to all of my Christian mom friends!
I related a lot to Valerie! It seems like we have very similar personalities. I tabbed this book soooo many times!
Things that really, really stuck with me:
1. She had the courage to say that we as a culture (ESPECIALLY MOMS!!) get sooo offended so easily. She said that she refused to be! Love this! Life is stressful enough!
2. To be bored, gracefully. To get on the floor and play with your child no matter how boring it might be. To study them and see how they play, and how God made them. This is one lesson I need reminded of ever single day.
3. You are raising the next generation. The generation that will dictate how the world is run, how we live, what laws will be passed. You should be putting time and energy and love into them.
4. Your children are actually a gift from God, so treat them as such.
I actually have a TON more but this will get really long. I honestly want to go back a reread this already!
I related a lot to Valerie! It seems like we have very similar personalities. I tabbed this book soooo many times!
Things that really, really stuck with me:
1. She had the courage to say that we as a culture (ESPECIALLY MOMS!!) get sooo offended so easily. She said that she refused to be! Love this! Life is stressful enough!
2. To be bored, gracefully. To get on the floor and play with your child no matter how boring it might be. To study them and see how they play, and how God made them. This is one lesson I need reminded of ever single day.
3. You are raising the next generation. The generation that will dictate how the world is run, how we live, what laws will be passed. You should be putting time and energy and love into them.
4. Your children are actually a gift from God, so treat them as such.
I actually have a TON more but this will get really long. I honestly want to go back a reread this already!
I read this with a group of friends and we discussed a section of it every week before quartine hit. We missed our last discussion, but have been texting about it because that last section has been so helpful in giving perspective during this bizarre time.
The title of this book kind of turned me off. It sounds a little cutesy, but also it hit a little too close to home.
There were some chapters that I read and highlighted almost every word. Woerner uses Bible passages and quotes that cut to the issue she is describing perfectly. Her humility comes through and that was a game-changer. If she had tried to act the expert I would not have liked this book as much.
Culture tells us how we should view motherhood: I have to be frantic and busy. I have to drink a bottle of wine every night. I have to compete with my friends. I am in survival mode. Motherhood is not fun. Woener suggests another path. And I like it.
Just like I expect my kids to think critically about what they are being sold and what culture says, I have to do the same thing. This book helped me see the ways I am pressured by culture and the freedom that comes from choosing another path.
There were some chapters that I didn't love, but on the whole, this book helped me through the transition to quartine living without losing my mind and I'm so grateful.
The title of this book kind of turned me off. It sounds a little cutesy, but also it hit a little too close to home.
There were some chapters that I read and highlighted almost every word. Woerner uses Bible passages and quotes that cut to the issue she is describing perfectly. Her humility comes through and that was a game-changer. If she had tried to act the expert I would not have liked this book as much.
Culture tells us how we should view motherhood: I have to be frantic and busy. I have to drink a bottle of wine every night. I have to compete with my friends. I am in survival mode. Motherhood is not fun. Woener suggests another path. And I like it.
Just like I expect my kids to think critically about what they are being sold and what culture says, I have to do the same thing. This book helped me see the ways I am pressured by culture and the freedom that comes from choosing another path.
There were some chapters that I didn't love, but on the whole, this book helped me through the transition to quartine living without losing my mind and I'm so grateful.