Are you an introvert? Do you have children? Have you considered hiding from your kids just to get some alone time? We are 2/3 of the way through the summer and I am beginning to go a little crazy with all of the together time. My mom took the boys to the cabin last night […]
Why I Wake up First in my House {And I a...
Who is the first one awake in the morning in your house? For years it has been one of my kids. Usually the youngest. This was fine with me for a long time because I am not a morning person. I like to take my mornings slow, like molasses slow. No loud noises. No quick […]
What My Anger Says About Me {And What I’
You guys, I’m spent. The voice of shame inside of me says, “You can’t write right now. You have nothing to offer anyone else when you are angry.” Because yes, I am angry. And I’m often angry. I confessed this to my husband the other night and he point blank said, “I know.” Today it’s […]
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 […]