Three months ago I began to “KonMari” my home. I started out strong. Each week I tackled a new project in the house. First books (more below), next papers, followed by kitchen odds and ends that were still in moving boxes. I was strong for three weeks. Then a cold struck. Followed by a few […]
Grief on Easter Sunday {Experiencing Une...
We tend to live with our lives and feel our feelings in categories. I am happy. I am sad. I am joyful. I am mourning. But this past year has been so much more than segments of feelings or times when I can easily answer the offhanded question, “How are you?” 10 months ago we […]
How Grieving Has Brought Me Joy :: A bit...
When my son was born, the experience was anything but what I anticipated. We planned for a natural birth, but 12 days before his due date an ultra-sound told us he was breech, amniotic fluid was low, and the cord may or may not have been wrapped around his neck. We were already in the […]
Why I am Grateful for My Friends
Day 22 of 31 Days of Connecting Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all […]
(You don’t have to) Try
A Monday Moment. I remember the first time I heard Colbie Caillat. Tim and I were on our first date after Jack was born when Realize came on over the speakers at California Pizza Kitchen. I think we were both listening to the lyrics, because we caught each others’ eye and grinned foolishly at one […]
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 […]
Conversations between a Toddler and a Pr...
A few weeks ago, Ben was still learning to talk and many of his words were gibberish. Sitting at lunch one day, Ben starts “talking.” Ben: I giiaaeeemaameeeya. Me: What? Ben: I giiaaeeemaameeeya. Me: (blank face) Ben: I giiaaeeemaameeeya!!! Me (trying so hard!): You got a mommy? Ben (screaming): No!! I giiaaeeemaameeeya!!! Me (sigh): You […]
Come, And Be Filled
Every Friday, Kate Motaung and writers across the web join Five Minute Friday for five minutes of writing on the word of her choice. There are no major edits, no second guesses, just five minutes to write. I join to grow as a writer. Here is this week’s Five Minute Friday. This week’s prompt: Fill. Why do […]
Practicing
When I write here, as infrequent as I am, I always try to stick to my tag line, the joys and struggles of motherhood. Some days are harder than others and I am tempted to moan and whine about those to whoever will hear. Diaper blowouts. Sick, whining children. 10 hour work days. Relational stress. […]
The Way of Gratefulness; Day 1
I have no excuse. Months ago, I found myself griping over my kids again and realized how ugly it was. Actually, Tim pointed it out. You see, the hour before dinner really is a tough time. Stomach’s are starting to growl, minds are tired, and tempers are short. I would be making food, snapping and […]