The Theology of a Child

The theology of a child is often much less about the words in a book and more about the lives we are building for them.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellNovember 15, 2024theology of a child, theology, motherhood, discipling our children, how to disciple children, childhood wonderComment

Legos on the Sidewalk

The other day he was building one of his new sets at my parents’ house next door when I told him it was time to come home. But at some point along the route, he lost a piece.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellNovember 1, 2024motherhood, tired mom, Legos, raising young boys, raising boys, feeling forgotten, feeling unseenComment

The Serious Work of Play

I’m sitting on the sofa in the living room listening to my boys upstairs. They are master players.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellAugust 30, 2024rest, sabbath, the importance of play, doing what you love, the serious work of play, learning from our kidsComment

Willa’s Story

Like most birth stories, ours included a cast of characters, props, and twists and turns that kept us on our toes.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellJuly 5, 2024Comment

Timeless Childhood Pleasures

Jumping in mud puddles, a bubble bath during the day, popsicles on the porch, a trip to the local library

MotherhoodAlyssa BellApril 19, 2024summer ideas with kids, timeless childhood pleasures, outdoor fun for kids, free fun for kids, family ideas with young kids Comment

What I’m Loving + Learning

I may not be hitting post as frequently, but I am writing more than I ever have. The truth is, for the last three years I have been working on a personal project.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellMarch 17, 2023dallas photographer, what i am learning, anxiety, homeschool, homeschooling, writing a bookComment

Motherhood “And”

What I’m finding about motherhood in this season is that it is a delicate balancing act of loving my boys well and pursuing my calling.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellJanuary 13, 2023balancing motherhood, motherhood and calling, motherhood and creativity, godly motherhood, imperfect motherhood, how to balance motherhood and calling, raising young boysComment

The Little Things

Sometimes discouragement lingers heavily on a regular Tuesday morning.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellDecember 9, 2022homeschooling, finding joy in the little things, the little thingsComment

Unhurried

I’ve been in a hurry my entire life, it seems. My mom jokes that I’ve been running as long as I could walk.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellOctober 7, 2022unhurried, living life at a slower pace, slow down, slow living, intentional livingComment

Whatever Is True

“Write what is true” I exhale at the keyboard waiting for divine inspiration to strike. But the truth is….I’m irritable and tired. I want to write something encouraging for moms in light of Mother’s Day that is also not completely cliche. I DON’T want to talk about politics (or hear or read about them for that matter) but if I am being honest, it’s what is plaguing me the most.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellMay 6, 2022speak truth, whatever is true, encouragement for mothers, encouragement for moms, mothers day, celebrating moms, celebrating motherhood Comment

22 Small Ways to be Intentional With Your Kids This Summer

Summers for kids are pure magic. Summers for adults trying to keep the magic alive for their kids are…less magical.

Motherhood, HomeAlyssa BellMay 28, 2021summer, kids activities, summer activities, cheap summer ideas with kids, summer with kidsComment

Dear Moms

I acknowledge that your yes to their life very likely opened up a world of “no’s” in your own life.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellMay 7, 2021dear mom, mothers day, mothers, tired mom, a letter to momsComment

To The Tired Mom

I am she. And here’s how I know. I find this particular season of motherhood both incredibly fulfilling and inexplicably draining. I am guilt-ridden over

MotherhoodAlyssa BellMarch 12, 2021tired mom, motherhood, dear tired mom, when motherhood is exhausting, when motherhood is hard, sleepless baby, exhausted mom, life with young kids, preschool mamaComment

A World Far Less Scary

I want to build a world for my kids that is far less scary than the version the news likes to tell us.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellFebruary 5, 2021news headlines, anxiety, fear, cultivate joy, remaining hopeful, a life of joy, a less scary world for our kids, kids, motherhood, motherhood during a pandemic, parenting in love Comments

The Things I Won't Miss

MotherhoodAlyssa BellJanuary 8, 2021motherhood, raising young children, tired mom, mom life, seasons of motherhood, young motherhood Comments

The Lost Magic of Childhood

I bet if I asked you to close your eyes and picture the tastes and smells of your childhood, you would be able to recall in vivid detail

Motherhood, EmpowermentAlyssa BellSeptember 25, 2020Comment

The Thing About Traveling With Kids

By the time Cyrus was one, he had already been on three major trips, watched embers of a fire glow in the mountains and touched his chunky toes in the salty ocean.

Motherhood, TravelAlyssa BellAugust 28, 2020travel, traveling with kids, family vacations, advice for traveling with kids, beach trip, mountain trip, road trip, DisneylandComment

To The Parents In This Season

To my fellow stay-at-home moms and dads—we carry the badge of dark circles under our mascaraless eyes, hungry for interaction with humans who can make their own snacks and wipe their own bottoms.

MotherhoodAlyssa BellJuly 24, 2020parenting, parenthood, motherhood, quarantine life, COVID-19, homeeschool, children, stay at home mom, working mom, work-life balance, grace, gratitudeComment

My Hope For My White Sons

“Daddy, what are they doing?” Cyrus asked from the gray steps of my parents’ porch as protestors marched past chanting the words, “I can’t breathe.”

Empowerment, MotherhoodAlyssa BellJune 19, 2020black lives matter, blm, white privilege, motherhood, prejudice, advocate, george floyd, protest, civil rights Comments

From Foster To Forever

697 days. That’s the length of time that our precious Malachi was in foster care. Forever. That’s the length of time we have to love him and know that he is ours.

Fostering, MotherhoodAmber WhiteJune 13, 2020foster care, adoption, fostering, foster mom, foster to adopt, black lives matter, biracial, familyComment