[pinit] Moms are some of the greatest people on the planet. They are also the queens of multi-tasking. Stirring dinner on the stove while bouncing a baby on the hip and answering 5 trillion questions from a toddler. Navigating traffic while fishing for a pacifier in the bottom of the purse and answering another 5 […]
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A Morning Manifesto
[pinit] Mornings have never been easy for me. I’ve tried everything in the book. I’ve put the alarm clock across the room, set a stereo to start blasting a happy tune, had a friend call or text me, and even gone to bed earlier. Nothing convinces my brain to wake up on the spot. I […]
3 powerful promises for times of chaos
[pinit] Ever had one of those weeks where you can’t finish a thought, a task, or a cup of coffee without getting interrupted by yet another crisis or task? Yeah. It’s been one of those weeks. My husband was out of state most of the week for work. 7 year-old son, T-Rex, fractured his arm […]
Adoration over Obligation
[pinit] I woke up under a blanket of dread the other morning. Less than two weeks until Christmas, and visions of all I needed to do yet danced in my head. Cookies to bake for T-Rex’s class exchange. Presents to find for the great grandparents. A scarf to knit that Little Miss has been asking […]
Giving Thanks in the Dark of the Unknown
[pinit] T-Rex pondered the questions of the universe as we drove home late one night. “Mama, why is the sky blue during the day and black at night?” “Well, buddy, what is missing at night that we have during the day?” “The sun?” “That’s right.” “Ok..so…why is the sky black now?” I looked out the […]
A book for everyone on your list: 18 (ish) books to give this season
[pinit] Happy Cyber Monday. Looking for meaningful gifts? I think that books make the best gifts! I’m a writer so I guess I’m supposed to say that. However, of all the gifts I’ve been given throughout my life – books are the ones that lasted. Clothes go out of style and wear out. Toys break […]