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Natilee McGill's avatar

I definitely read it as "Jesus is back from maternity leave!!" and had a good laugh at myself 🤣 Love her recs as I am pregnant with my third and feeling the pull for less stuff!

I am not sure if you guys have talked about this, but I'd be curious to read a section on how you incorporate your faith throughout the day with your kids. I have 2 boys, 4.5 and almost 3, and have been trying to find rhythms of of adding Bible reading into our day.. etc.

Kate Strickler's avatar

LOLing so hard at Jesus is back!!!!

I would not say we are stellar at the faith part on a daily basis, but I think when I look at our month/year, I would say the kids know it's a very high priority for us, and God is something we come back to a lot when talking about forgiveness, where our worth comes from, etc. We try and keep it very informal, yet often. The kids see both Nate and I take time in the morning to read/pray, and I am believing that is something they will remember and hopefully emulate, but in terms of any real structure on the daily, we have none. We could do better at this. I do know from a lot of friends who drive their kids either to school or the gym or wherever, the car can be the best place because they are buckled and you are all together! whether its playing slugs and bugs or we used to listen to the Jesus Storybook Bible on hoopla. Right now, i play Forest Frank in the kitchen while we make breakfast and we are all loving that. Not sure if this is helpful for not!

Rachel Baddorf's avatar

I got that watch over a year ago and it is the best. I love knowing the time and my steps. I don’t need anything smart. I will use the stopwatch function for walks or to keep myself focused on a task. 10/10

Kate Strickler's avatar

This is Jess - YES! I find myself using the stopwatch a ton too for tasks and workouts. It really is such an awesome underrated tool overall!

Brittney Zechman's avatar

I have the same pedometer watch as Jess and LOVE it as well! No charging was the thing that sold me!

Kate Strickler's avatar

It’s so good and I agree — one less thing to think about! (This is Jess)

Sarah Carlstrom's avatar

Thank you for the watch / pedometer rec!! I have been trying to find something like it for a while - much appreciated :) and congrats on the sweet baby!

Kate Strickler's avatar

Thank you so much Sarah! I hope you like the watch as much as I have - I already have a major wrist tan line from it haha (This is Jess!)

Ericka Zetterberg's avatar

Marty Supreme was such a great movie! I loved MBJ in Sinners, but I just felt like Timmy completely transformed into a total cheesed!ck. Lots of shouting, but just such a great movie! All Quiet...was so heartbreaking. The resignation those soldiers felt at the end and having to go back out there...just truly sad. Make more movies like "The Rip" what a perfectly fun reasonably long movie! Reminded me of the 90s. #imold

Nate Strickler's avatar

I agree with all your takes Erica!!

Emily Ley's avatar

Love our aura frame!!

Kate Strickler's avatar

It’s so good!! The kids really love it too.