Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life. Galatians 6:4-5 “The Message” It’s no secret […]
Betcha Didn’t Know I Could Crochet!
During the last few months of my pregnancy I had four or five ultra-sounds to measure Jack’s head. The doctors were concerned that it was too big (measuring in the 90th percentile) though I kept assuring them, “All Kaihoi heads are big.” Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) I had a c-section due to low fluid levels […]
Expecting the Unexpected
If you start counting Jack gets excited. By the time you say the number two there’s a huge smile on his face and he is more than ready to erupt in giggles when he is tossed in the air, spun in a circle, or tickled. The anticipation is half the fun for him. And us. […]
Square Peg, Meet Round Hole
Have you ever felt like you were doing a job that didn’t quite fit you and instead of thriving you find yourself tired at the end of each day? While I love being a mom and spending my time taking care of Jack, I hate the housework that comes along with being stay at home […]
Spinach Soufflé
Last week I went over to my friend Ann’s and she made us a wonderful spinach soufflé. I loved it and she said something to the extent of, “I just threw it all in a blender and here it is!” That idea excited me because I’ve been using my blender a lot lately making peas, […]