I wake up with a jolt. My husband is already up and in the shower and I ignored my alarm again. With less than 2 hours till the twins wake up (let’s be honest, they are probably already awake), I need to capitalize on these morning moments. I struggle to slow down enough to stretch…
Category: (flourishing) mama
Release: Letting Go of Last Season’s Expectations
These last few months, I have enjoyed a season of confidence and competence in managing my home, my social life, ministry, and mothering. It wasn’t perfect, but I had some weeks where I got all the laundry and the dishes done each day. And I didn’t have to compromise my connection with God, my husband,…
Happy 6 Month Birthday to the Rosty Twins!
6 Months… We made it! The Rosty twins are 6 months and thriving. A year ago I didn’t think we would make it this far. In the back of my mind I figured we would be such a mess, that Jesus would take pity and come back before now. In his gracious providence, God has…
Embracing the Unadventure of Motherhood
I have a deep affinity for hiking in the mountains. Something about the wildflower hills, spaced sporadically among thick walls of green trees, and a path with untidy growth happening all around my feet makes my heart sing. I’ve lived my life as an adventure seeker. International travel, camping, road trips, big projects, building our own…
27 Ways my Twin Pregnancy Surprised Me
Around this time last year, I took a pregnancy test that changed my life. We didn’t find out we were having twins until a few weeks after that. However, this is the year mark that we have been aware of the new lives we now know as Titus and Evi. In reflection, I came up with…
How We Decided What To Name Our Son
How We Decided What To Name Our Son Choosing a name for a human being is an overwhelming task. The amount of power involved in this decision seems too much for two people to hold. The recipient of said name must bear it for life. The name will define them. Before ever meeting an individual,…
The Rosty Twins are 3 Months!
Our beautiful daughter and good-looking’ son are 3 months old! Here are the highlights: Growth: We don’t have a check up this month, so no concrete numbers to share. But you can tell the difference in the pics! Evi’s face is filling out better, and Titus maintains his Buddha belly like a champ. Both are…
Two Babies at 2 months!
We made it! Two months later and we are all still alive! Sleep deprivation aside, Shane and I are LOVING this business of being parents to Titus and Evangeline. Titus Zachariah Rosty has a fettish for lights and ceiling fans. He has mastered the art of cooing, thus capturing the hearts of us all. If he…
My Adventurously Uncertain, but Peace-filled & Beautiful, Birth Story
Not long ago, there was a sunshiny young woman, full of adventurous aspirations and a heart full of wanderlust. This woman looked forward to new opportunities to explore the earth, share her faith, and shine a bit more brightly by God’s grace. However, no over-seas adventure or or rugged excursion would compare to her experience in becoming a…
Do you just love being a mother?
It had been months since I saw my friend and hair-dresser (and consequently months since my hair had a good trim!) With my fantastic mother in town and available to watch the kids, I booked the much needed appointment. The first thing she asked me was, “Do you just love being a mother?” These days,…