I'm Kristin. I am a wife, designer, Christian and for now a SAHM. My husband and I are parents to three kids- Dylan Archer, Kyler Jude and Noelle Rose. Despite the name, this isn’t a mommy blog and you won’t find sponsored content here. Ultimately my goal is to leave it as a legacy to my children and possibly anyone else who wishes to follow my journey. This little corner of the web documents my family's adventures and lessons I've learned along the way. The Mom Jungle is a modern interpretation of both the family newsletter and scrapbook.
I call this The Mom Jungle because motherhood is fun and messy, filled with laughter and sometimes heartache… it truly is a jungle out there!
When my husband came home from work, I breathed a sigh of relief as he entered the door. I was dishevelled, frazzled and exhausted, but tried to put on a good front. However; within minutes, my facade had disintegrated and I burst into tears. In between sobs, I cried sentiments such as...
This week I turned 30. Thirty… the BIG 3-0! All “over the hill” jokes aside, I am completely looking forward to this next chapter of my life...
As my boys are 22 months apart in age, I have been navigating raising two kids under two years old these past few weeks. Having more than one child brings both its challenges and blessings. Obviously the more children, the more work is involved; but seeing my toddler interact with his newborn brother makes this mama swoon!
This is what I have learned so far on my very brief journey of having two under two.
Now that I have two boys, I dream of the day that they can share a room. We live in a 3 (with the potential of a 4) bedroom house and plan on having more kids; so the fact that Dylan and Kyler are both boys and only 22 months apart makes them ideal roommates.
We are so happy to announce that our son, Kyler Jude was born January 5, 2016 at 8:17 AM. He weighed a healthy...
Welcome to TMJ's first His & Hers Holiday Gift Guide. If you’re still looking for that perfect gift, you're in luck. Check out my top picks this year and why I think they are sure to be a hit!
Isn't it crazy to think that in two weeks Boxing Day will be here and Christmas will be over? I love the lead up to the holidays, but I'm ready to celebrate Jesus' birth with my family- and see Dylan open his gifts! For those of you who have some last minute shopping to do, here is my 2015 holiday gift guide for toddlers.
HOW FAR ALONG: 35 weeks
BABY: I joke that he should have been on the show Prison Break. His movements are so wild these days- he's probably plotting his escape! The baby weighs approximately...
Tomorrow I will be 35 weeks pregnant, which means we will soon be meeting our little one. We areso excited! These days when I'm not in Christmas mode, I am in full-fledge nesting mode. Therefore, it is time for me to start packing my hospital bag. Here is what I plan to bring...
When I was in high school, I recall watching a romantic comedy called “13 Going on 30.” The premise of the movie is about a 13 year-old girl named Jenna (played by Jennifer Garner) who wants to bypass the angst of teenage and college years and fast forward to adult life at age 30. With a little magic she reemerges as a beautiful, über successful, Manhattan-dwelling magazine editor who's thirty years old.
I’ll be honest. When I first saw the movie I questioned why would she want to be 30 of all ages? That seemed so old and so far off in the distant future. Haha! Well… in less than two months from now, I will hit that milestone. [Gulp].
I looked at his cherub cheeks and immediately was silenced. He looked so hurt, so confused and if I could express his feelings in words I knew he would say, "Why don’t you like me Mommy? What did I do wrong?"
Now with tears in my eyes, I knew what I needed to do. He may only be 20 months old, but I owed him an apology. Mommy is sorry...
As of last week, I have been in my third trimester. On one hand this pregnancy has gone by so fast; on the other I feel as if I were pregnant forever. We are so in love with our little one and can't wait to meet him in 10 weeks!
The trees are vibrant shades of orange, yellow and reds. The air is cool and crisp. Autumn is here and it is magical.
Hello everyone! I realize it’s been a long time since I have posted on TMJ. There have been a couple of big events for my family that explain the absence...
As I start my week, my prayer is that I would emulate the "Proverbs 31"woman. I want to be "clothed with strength and dignity." And to "laugh without fear of the future?" For the worrier prone me, that is a tall order. But with God's strength this is possible. I can breathe easy because I know that He holds the future in His hands.
Freedom of speech is paramount in an open and free society. There was a time when freedom of speech wasn't a right- and in some places today, censorship still exists. I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend your right to say it.
This is where I struggle though. I think we can misinterpret what freedom of speech means. We can say whatever we want (within legal parameters) but, that does not mean that we should. We are accountable for what we say.
I collect quotes. To date, my Pinterest " ~ q u o t e s ~ " board has 633 pins... oops! One that has stood out from all the others is by Theodore Roosevelt. He said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
I hate to admit it, but comparison is something I struggle with. I often catch myself doing this. It can be anything from material possessions, an #ootd (outfit of the day), vacations, babies, job promotions, rock'n beach bodies... the list goes on!
