What Makes My Kids Cry Today

By Lizzie @ What Makes My Kid Cry Today

Real Life. Real Laughs. Real Jesus.

Category: Real Talk (Faith + Motherhood)

Some days motherhood feels like my entire identity: snacks to pack, laundry to fold, tears to wipe. And yet, before I was “Mom,” I was his wife—His beloved partner in life and faith.

👩‍❤️‍👨 What Does “I’m His Wife” Mean Today?

I’m his teammate, not just the referee of our kids’ squabbles. I’m his confidante, not just the person who reminds him where he left his keys. I’m his joy-giver, not only the family’s default problem-solver.

When I lean into wife before mom, I nourish our marriage—and my soul—so I can pour out love more fully at home.

🙏 A Scripture to Anchor Us

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her…”

— Ephesians 5:25

Christ’s love for the Church is sacrificial, intentional, and unwavering. That same love transforms how we show up for our husbands—and how we remember who we are in His story.

✨ Practical “Wife” Moments Amid the Chaos

Morning Check-In A quick text before the school run: “Praying for you today, love.” Midday Pause Send him a goofy selfie or a GIF—no agenda, just laughter. Evening Ritual Five minutes of quiet together after bedtime: a shared dessert, a prayer, or just a hand squeeze.

These tiny rhythms remind both of us that our marriage is the heart of our home.

💛 Grace for When You Forget

Some nights I crash into bed too exhausted to whisper “I love you.” That’s okay. Even when I fall short, His grace—and your husband’s grace—meets you there.

You are still His wife—cherished, chosen, and deeply loved.

💬 Your Turn

How do you carve out “wife moments” in a busy mom schedule?

Share your small rituals that keep your marriage alive in the comments!