Rachel Rachelhagg
Rachel is a wife and mother of three. She finds humor in the ordinary and writes to remain sane.
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LATEST ARTICLES ( 388 )
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The World Doesn’t Owe This Mom a Thing.
The coughing from my three year old won’t stop. It’s 3:37 AM and I’m barely alive. The past three nights have been hell trying to get her to sleep. The poor... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Funny Thing About Parenting. I’ve Never Done It Before.
The Goldfish hit the floor for the 17th time in a minute. It’s my toddlers goal to spill everything she can get her chubby hands on. Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Torture Which is Called Medicine.
See that winning smirk there? See the droplets of holistic cough medicine stained onto her shirt as she victoriously holds her sugar filled lolli pop? Read more
Posted on 22 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
When I Grow up
As a little girl I used to lay awake, after the whole house was asleep.. dreaming of what my husband would be like. How many children I would have, and where I... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
A Glimpse of What Could Be
Being a mother means giving all of your time and effort to someone else. Most of every thought and action requires careful prayer and wisdom. This never stops.... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
25 Things Mothers of Toddlers Wish They Could Do.
The ever so common , use the toilet alone. This means with no one outside the locked door screaming for a snack. No fingers under the door, no toddler at your... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Sometimes Love Takes a Little Persuasion.
I can’t tell you the number of times as I child I ran from Gods love. I didn’t fully believe he loved me ALL the way, not until I was a teenager. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Praising Him Anyway.
I lay beside him , watching him breathe, then stop. He stopped long enough for me to awake him, sit him up and have him cough. 3 seconds was too long for me. 3... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Hey Middle One, Featured on Mamalode.
Today this article was published on Mamalode’s website. Click below to check it out. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Are You Called Or Just Willing to Fight ?
Having a high faith level is a healthy part in our relationship with Jesus. When we trust that He is all knowing, all powerful and mighty… then what in this lif... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Our Prayers Are Vital
I love being personal with people I am praying for. Seeing their face and holding their hands. Pats on the back of encouragement and the tissue pass off when... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
I’ll Tell My Children to Marry for Love. Not Comfort.
The news of our engagement flooded our church body, and close friends. Emails and congratulations galore as we embarked upon the mission to plan the special day. Read more
Posted on 11 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Why I Refuse to Discipline Based on Fear.
The air smelled like autumn as I sipped my first hot cup of coffee in about an hour. I was running low on mommy fuel , and slurring my words together to my... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
You Are More Than That One Rotten Bite.
I waved the eager fruit flys off of the apple on my counter. I wasn’t able to see from that angle why the flys were so attracted to the fruit. It looked... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
How to Wean Your Toddler, and Wet Your Pants.
My youngest daughter is almost two , so I’ve been trying for a few weeks now to slowly wean her off of constant day feedings. My boobs can only handle so much... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
I’ll Make Hamburgers for Dinner, and I’ll Think on It All Day.
The book bags were packed and ready for all three kids when they awoke this morning. Organization is not my finest skill, but I’ve been forced into a routine fo... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Very Strict , Not Strict Mom.
Recently I was at a new play date group , in which left feeling so excluded. I won’t be going back , for several reasons. It made me realize in my very sheltere... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Watching Them Bloom
As a parent , one of my main goals is to have a family that is adaptable. Children that respect other people’s personalities. I often envision them being... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Boy in the Window
I’ve spent years begging God to speak to me. In a way that I understand. Pleading with him to scream in my face direction ,and allowing myself to become... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
When God’s Will Isn’t Comfortable.
The Mini van door slid open as my six year old climbed in. His eyes filed with tears as he embraced me, his safe place. “School isn’t fun Mom. I don’t have any... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING