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Help! My Kids Won’t Leave My Bubble!

June 24, 2020 by erikarachelleanderson in Parenting

The precious mom bubble: the definition of sanity for those who even teeter on the edge of introvert. We all have a bubble. And it seems like our kids just

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Pancakes taste better with bacon. And whipped cream. And candlelight. And more cowbell. #thankfilledlife #hyggelig #hyggemoment #memorymaking #sundayfamilytradition

There is an narrative in church culture about ‘h

There is an narrative in church culture about ‘hard times’ and ‘suffering’, like it’s normal for every day to be a battle. Even before Covid. I find it irritating. And false. Because we are gifted joy and peace, even when life is a tough go. Like how a birthmark stays on flaky, dry skin. So if we find ourselves lacking joy and peace, maybe we really aren’t trusting. #thankfilledlife #readthebible #chasingtruth #cultureandjesus #christianmentalhealth #churchandmentalhealth #hope

Totally hygge. I think the Danes are on to somethi

Totally hygge. I think the Danes are on to something, especially as we hit winter and another spike of The-Virus-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named. Enjoy where you are. Have long, slow meals. Make the recipe together. Light a candle. Make your place cozy. Have a hot drink. Use Togetherness as your indicator of success. Let’s do this, Covid Winter! #thankfilledlife #hyggelife #hygger #hyggelig

This is the government. They make great decisions,

This is the government. They make great decisions, like allowing penguins in town. Council carries on without Ken - he was victim of a Bruce attack. Also, they are all sisters. How do your kids play Barbies? 🤣🤣🤩 #thankfilledlife @travisjohnanderson

Family. It holds your bumps and dreams with equal

Family. It holds your bumps and dreams with equal tension and loves you all the way through. Thankful. #thankfilledlife @travisjohnanderson @laura.ann.anderson

Morning chores. City people have no idea what they

Morning chores. City people have no idea what they’re missing. #thankfilledlife #liveslow #ranchlifeisthebestlife #1000gifts

Thanks for fixing her board and giving her a littl

Thanks for fixing her board and giving her a little lesson @boarderlineskateshop ❤️❤️ #thankfilledlife

Best spa day ever. #thankfilledlife #growinggirls

Best spa day ever. #thankfilledlife #growinggirls #motherhoodunplugged

Stunning read. And even more so because, incredibl

Stunning read. And even more so because, incredibly, it’s all true. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #thankfilledlife

Not just a good man. Not just a prophet. Not just

Not just a good man. Not just a prophet. Not just a moral teacher. God with skin on. That’s who Jesus is. #thankfilledlife #readthebible #readthebibleforyourself #biblicalliteracy #2020vision #jesus #jesusbeforeigo

Fresh Mullet. (Chocolate milk) moustache. Scar und

Fresh Mullet. (Chocolate milk) moustache. Scar under the eye (from a hula hoop). This child will be wearing toques for the next year, and her older sister is banned from scissors for life. #thankfilledlife @travisjohnanderson #motherhoodunplugged #millennialmom #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhoodunhinged

When @pinkdoorsunday lives next door, you can’t

When @pinkdoorsunday lives next door, you can’t help but getting hooked on thrifting too! This painting is stunning!! You never know who your neighbors are until you say hi. And maybe invite them on a hike. 🤍🤍🤍 #thankfilledlife #lovethyneighbor #neighborlove #neighborsandfriends #neighborhoodandcoffee

Some new friends have joined lately, so I thought

Some new friends have joined lately, so I thought I would (Re)introduce myself: 1) I love love love being in the mountains. There’s nothing else like that fresh smell. 2) I like the sound of rain best when I’m in a tent or in a car. Driving in the rain is 👌🏻. 3) We have chickens in our backyard. Their names are Turnip, Rapunzel, and Rosie. Watching them is relaxing like watching a fire. 4) I eat ice cream every night, but am trying really hard not to. 5) I currently take a little pill every morning to even out my brain chemicals. And I’m okay with that. 6) Being a girl mom is just the most fun because they do dresses, crafts, skateboarding and Lego. Tell me about you! 😊💕 #thankfilledlife

We’ve hit THIS stage 🙄😳 (‘No Moms Allowe

We’ve hit THIS stage 🙄😳 (‘No Moms Allowed’... and yes they hung it upside down 🤣) #thankfilledlife @travisjohnanderson

There are So. Many. Opinions. Oil and water opinio

There are So. Many. Opinions. Oil and water opinions, one after the other, all the way through my scroll. #thesocialdilemma on #netflix and #election2020 have highlighted our polarization. Our desperate intolerance. In some ways, our physical, emotional and intellectual militance. This is not how we are to be as humans. How do we reclaim our humanity from the algorithm? Read three steps toward taking our minds and relationships back in my NEW POST. Link in bio ☝🏻💃🏼 #thankfilledlife #writersofinstagram #thoughtschangeactions #chasingtruth #relationalintelligence #beatingthealgorithm #socialmediafacts #socialmediapost #bloggersofig

Stress squeezes out what is actually inside. Durin

Stress squeezes out what is actually inside. During good circumstances we can hide our bad sides, or even not be cognizant of them. 2020 has been revealing all the priorities and attitudes that don’t actually serve us. I’ve got a bunch of ugly to cull. Because I’d rather squeeze out beautiful than destruction. #thankfilledlife #womenoftheword #readthebible #chasingtruth #cultureandjesus #jesus #stressstyle #stress #2020vision #2020goals

Our greedy chickens ate the garden. A kind soul wh

Our greedy chickens ate the garden. A kind soul who didn’t know that brought us tomatoes yesterday. That’s what community is I think. Thinking of other people and sharing what you have, for no reason other than just because. #thankfilledlife #lovethyneighbor #lovethyneighbour #beingneighborly #actofkindness #sharingiscaring

May your Monday be better than an irritated dog in

May your Monday be better than an irritated dog in a shark costume. #brucetheminiaussie #thankfilledlife @travisjohnanderson #mondaymindset

Autumn, you so pretty. #thankfilledlife

Autumn, you so pretty. #thankfilledlife

Sister team. They may not be able to get through s

Sister team. They may not be able to get through storytime without fighting over millimetres of space, but they sure can cooperate to mass-produce keish (SP???🤷🏼‍♀️). Go team. 🥳 #thankfilledlife

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Pancakes taste better with bacon. And whipped crea

Pancakes taste better with bacon. And whipped cream. And candlelight. And more cowbell. #thankfilledlife #hyggelig #hyggemoment #memorymaking #sundayfamilytradition

There is an narrative in church culture about ‘h

There is an narrative in church culture about ‘hard times’ and ‘suffering’, like it’s normal for every day to be a battle. Even before Covid. I find it irritating. And false. Because we are gifted joy and peace, even when life is a tough go. Like how a birthmark stays on flaky, dry skin. So if we find ourselves lacking joy and peace, maybe we really aren’t trusting. #thankfilledlife #readthebible #chasingtruth #cultureandjesus #christianmentalhealth #churchandmentalhealth #hope

Totally hygge. I think the Danes are on to somethi

Totally hygge. I think the Danes are on to something, especially as we hit winter and another spike of The-Virus-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named. Enjoy where you are. Have long, slow meals. Make the recipe together. Light a candle. Make your place cozy. Have a hot drink. Use Togetherness as your indicator of success. Let’s do this, Covid Winter! #thankfilledlife #hyggelife #hygger #hyggelig

This is the government. They make great decisions,

This is the government. They make great decisions, like allowing penguins in town. Council carries on without Ken - he was victim of a Bruce attack. Also, they are all sisters. How do your kids play Barbies? 🤣🤣🤩 #thankfilledlife @travisjohnanderson

Family. It holds your bumps and dreams with equal

Family. It holds your bumps and dreams with equal tension and loves you all the way through. Thankful. #thankfilledlife @travisjohnanderson @laura.ann.anderson

Morning chores. City people have no idea what they

Morning chores. City people have no idea what they’re missing. #thankfilledlife #liveslow #ranchlifeisthebestlife #1000gifts

Thanks for fixing her board and giving her a littl

Thanks for fixing her board and giving her a little lesson @boarderlineskateshop ❤️❤️ #thankfilledlife

Best spa day ever. #thankfilledlife #growinggirls

Best spa day ever. #thankfilledlife #growinggirls #motherhoodunplugged

Stunning read. And even more so because, incredibl

Stunning read. And even more so because, incredibly, it’s all true. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #thankfilledlife

Not just a good man. Not just a prophet. Not just

Not just a good man. Not just a prophet. Not just a moral teacher. God with skin on. That’s who Jesus is. #thankfilledlife #readthebible #readthebibleforyourself #biblicalliteracy #2020vision #jesus #jesusbeforeigo

Fresh Mullet. (Chocolate milk) moustache. Scar und

Fresh Mullet. (Chocolate milk) moustache. Scar under the eye (from a hula hoop). This child will be wearing toques for the next year, and her older sister is banned from scissors for life. #thankfilledlife @travisjohnanderson #motherhoodunplugged #millennialmom #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhoodunhinged

When @pinkdoorsunday lives next door, you can’t

When @pinkdoorsunday lives next door, you can’t help but getting hooked on thrifting too! This painting is stunning!! You never know who your neighbors are until you say hi. And maybe invite them on a hike. 🤍🤍🤍 #thankfilledlife #lovethyneighbor #neighborlove #neighborsandfriends #neighborhoodandcoffee

Some new friends have joined lately, so I thought

Some new friends have joined lately, so I thought I would (Re)introduce myself: 1) I love love love being in the mountains. There’s nothing else like that fresh smell. 2) I like the sound of rain best when I’m in a tent or in a car. Driving in the rain is 👌🏻. 3) We have chickens in our backyard. Their names are Turnip, Rapunzel, and Rosie. Watching them is relaxing like watching a fire. 4) I eat ice cream every night, but am trying really hard not to. 5) I currently take a little pill every morning to even out my brain chemicals. And I’m okay with that. 6) Being a girl mom is just the most fun because they do dresses, crafts, skateboarding and Lego. Tell me about you! 😊💕 #thankfilledlife

We’ve hit THIS stage 🙄😳 (‘No Moms Allowe

We’ve hit THIS stage 🙄😳 (‘No Moms Allowed’... and yes they hung it upside down 🤣) #thankfilledlife @travisjohnanderson

There are So. Many. Opinions. Oil and water opinio

There are So. Many. Opinions. Oil and water opinions, one after the other, all the way through my scroll. #thesocialdilemma on #netflix and #election2020 have highlighted our polarization. Our desperate intolerance. In some ways, our physical, emotional and intellectual militance. This is not how we are to be as humans. How do we reclaim our humanity from the algorithm? Read three steps toward taking our minds and relationships back in my NEW POST. Link in bio ☝🏻💃🏼 #thankfilledlife #writersofinstagram #thoughtschangeactions #chasingtruth #relationalintelligence #beatingthealgorithm #socialmediafacts #socialmediapost #bloggersofig

Stress squeezes out what is actually inside. Durin

Stress squeezes out what is actually inside. During good circumstances we can hide our bad sides, or even not be cognizant of them. 2020 has been revealing all the priorities and attitudes that don’t actually serve us. I’ve got a bunch of ugly to cull. Because I’d rather squeeze out beautiful than destruction. #thankfilledlife #womenoftheword #readthebible #chasingtruth #cultureandjesus #jesus #stressstyle #stress #2020vision #2020goals

Our greedy chickens ate the garden. A kind soul wh

Our greedy chickens ate the garden. A kind soul who didn’t know that brought us tomatoes yesterday. That’s what community is I think. Thinking of other people and sharing what you have, for no reason other than just because. #thankfilledlife #lovethyneighbor #lovethyneighbour #beingneighborly #actofkindness #sharingiscaring

May your Monday be better than an irritated dog in

May your Monday be better than an irritated dog in a shark costume. #brucetheminiaussie #thankfilledlife @travisjohnanderson #mondaymindset

Autumn, you so pretty. #thankfilledlife

Autumn, you so pretty. #thankfilledlife

Sister team. They may not be able to get through s

Sister team. They may not be able to get through storytime without fighting over millimetres of space, but they sure can cooperate to mass-produce keish (SP???🤷🏼‍♀️). Go team. 🥳 #thankfilledlife

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