You guys. As of right now 34 mamas have responded to my survey. Amazing. That may seem small to some, but I had a privategoal of 50 people and we are almost there! I realize my subscribers might not know what I’m talking about. Turns out, when I created the page for my book (yes, […]
If you need a laugh or even just a smile...
Perhaps your Monday started a little rough. Trouble rolling out of bed. A snag at work. A fussy kid. Whatever it may be, hopefully this will help turn the day around. Or at least make you laugh a bit. Things like this make me so excited to have boys… [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhgSNPiox_0] This is a Monday […]
Receiving Time and Taking Time
Last week, I was given the gift of time. I think of all of the things mothers long for, time is at the top of the list. Time to sleep. Time to eat. Time to rest. Time to read. Time to exercise. Time to play. Time to socialize. Time to be. And so often, we […]
My Renewed Perspective
This is my view. Right now. As we speak – or rather as I tap my thumbs on this mini keyboard. There’s nothing special to see here. I see it every day. A dining table covered in life’s crumbs and activities. My husband’s stack of books. A mess I have been procrastinating sorting through. But […]
Parenting Blows My Mind
You know, sometimes I don’t know what I’m doing. Lately, I’ve been wondering how on earth other moms clean their houses AND make healthy meals AND take care of their kids FULL TIME. (the boys were home from day care last week – aaaahhh!!!) But I do know that even though I struggle in knowing […]
The Blogs That Got Me Through
This week I am really appreciating other bloggers who are honest about their parenting woes and who also can approach parenting with a sense of humor. Several weeks ago, my friend Erin (hey Erin!) shared with me a post from her pastor called To the Parents of small children: let me be the one who […]
Writer’s Block
I have had writer’s block. Probably from my lack of writing. Tonight, my friend Shawna gave me a prompt. Write a haiku about the opposite of “fence” and use the word “fence.” Here goes… Wide open spaces Freedom is what I desire Do not fence me in I hope you enjoyed it as much as […]
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Favorite Photos from January
As I Watch the Inauguration Coverage…
I am watching President Barak Obama walk along the parade route with his beautiful wife Michelle and I am thankful. I feel deep emotions rising in my chest as I think of the equality that now exists in this country because of Martin Luther King Jr.’s sacrifice so many years ago. I think of my […]