Becky is a wife (to Chris Kiser, computer genius and one day president), stay at home mom (to daughters, Karis, girly girl and tenacious toddler, and Moriah, laid back cuddle bug baby), blogger (on her personal blog, www.beckykiser.com, and guest blogs often), Tweeter (@beckykiser), and speaker. Her passion is that women would live for and love Jesus in a deeper, more genuine way. She loves hot Houston summers, Almond Joy coffee creamer, dance parties with her family, nail polish, ice tea, reading (although it’s a lot of picture books these days) and any excuse to be outside! They live in Houston and call the people at Bayou City Fellowship Church family.
Mommy Mondays
I’m in that really awkward postpartum stage right now where my pre-baby jeans don’t fit me and my maternity jeans make me look 5 months pregnant. And this pizza dough collected around my mid section is getting old. And embarrassing. And annoying. And depressing. I know, I know, I have a 3 month old and it just takes time. 9 months on 9 months off (really longer for most). The hardest part is when I look at others who have had a baby and 2 weeks later they are wearing fitted shirts. And real jeans. It’s in that moment instead [...]
Thirsty Thursdays
I find at the end of the day when my To Do list is as checked off as it will be, my belly is full and the dishes are clean, the kids are tucked in, and there is a moment of quiet, in that moment I often make a really bad choice: I fill it with noise. I turn on the TV and see what’s recorded. I go back to the that To Do list. I scroll through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Pinterest. Or, even, pick up the book that’s gathered dust on my nightstand. And just like that my moment [...]
Mommy Mondays
I feel quite confident that a man came up with that saying. One who doesn’t know words like: latch, fenugreek supplements, medela pump, Mother’s Milk Tea, football hold, boppy pillow, etc. Because a woman would most definitely cry over spilt milk… if its the liquid gold of breast milk. As would any of her friends; breastfeeding pros, formula champions or never done either. Because we women know how hard feeding a wee little babe can be. I have two kids, a 2 1/2 year old and a 2 1/2 month old. Neither have been breastfeeding dreams. Those women that talk [...]
Wedded Wednesdays
My hubby went to a conference this week and one of the sessions was on having a work-life balance. He was shocked to hear how many men don’t have this… like at all. And it made me wonder why? Why are so many men physically and/or emotionally distant at home? This is a REALLY loaded question. One that I couldn’t even begin to address in the 500 word limit. But I am going to address one of the possible answers to that questions… even if I don’t like the answers: Maybe one of the reasons they don’t want to come [...]
Female Fridays
This post is a follow up to Cassidy’s post: 50 Shades of Lust. It started at such a young age when a (hear me) HEALTHY thing like make believe came into our lives. Already my 2 1/2 year old is obsessed with being a princess. Literally she wears a princess dress and heels every where we go. And there is nothing wrong with this. But it’s when we first became hooked to “happily ever after.” But this fairytale fantasy continues into our teenage years as we enter into the world of chick flicks. Again, not necessarily a bad thing. Until [...]
Mommy Mondays
My second baby is due in 18 days. I would love to tell you that I am as calm as this pic of me portrays: But that would be a lie. Right now I am very excited to meet our Moriah. But I am also so very insecure. I didn’t expect to feel this way with our second. Don’t get me wrong, I’m physically ready. Bags packed? Check. Registry completed? Check. Nursery Done? Check. How to Nurse refresher course? Check. Present to Big Sister bought? Check. Thank you cards for all gifts received done? Well, I didn’t say I had [...]
Female Fridays
I am an over-committer. I say yes to everything. I say yes to anything. I say yes if it sounds fun. I say yes if it sounds boring. I say yes if I am bored. I say yes if my calendar is packed. I say yes if I think I am capable. I say yes if I think there is some shred of hope I could figure it out. And this week I hit my wall. I’ve hit my max. This morning while trying to get it all done, I had to swing back by our house to pick up something [...]
Thirsty Thursdays
Anyone else so glad that election season is over? Maybe you loved the results, maybe you hated the results or maybe you really were indifferent. Either way, I think we are all so relieved that the campaigning is over. First, the Lord is sovereign. I’m not saying that in a cheesy, easy church answer way. But in the He is the creator of the earth. He parted the Red Sea. He raised people from the dead. He gave up His Son on the Cross and raised Him up so we could have new life. In that power-filled kind of a [...]
Mommy Mondays
I can’t even count the number of books I’ve read since becoming a parent. My night stand used to be filled with books that challenged my soul and mind. Now they range from breastfeeding to discipline to yes, even, potty time. But there is one thing I’ve learned that books can’t tell me: Only Chris and I will know how best to raise our kids. I don’t say that to sound prideful or conceited. I certainly don’t say it because we are experts in all things parenting (or even a few things). But I have been convicted that at some [...]
Female Fridays
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to speak kindness over others, but faced with just yourself you come up with nothing? Last week I went in for what I call my oil change with my counselor. I’m not in a season where I need intense and regular counseling, but I like going every so often just to check in. Mainly because she is one of the wisest, godliest women I have ever met and I love getting her insight on my life. After a while of chatting she got this smile, the kind that makes you feel like [...]
