Mar 17, 2023 | Childhood, Gratitude, Hope, Joy, Kids, Life Lessons, Motherhood, Parenting, Perfectionism, Purpose, Purposeful Living, Simple Things, Take Time, Thankfulness, Time
I watched the kids chase fireflies tonight. The house is a mess. We’ve had a few very full, very hectic weeks and our home reflects it. There are clean clothes piled on the chair in our room. Dirty clothes are spilling over the sides of the laundry baskets. The...
Mar 17, 2023 | Childhood, Gratitude, Kids, Life Lessons, Motherhood, Parenting, Purposeful Living, Simple Things, Take Time, Thankfulness, Time
She woke up crying a few minutes ago. I picked her up and haven’t put her back down. I probably should. But I won’t…at least not yet. There are dishes still in the sink. A load of laundry still sits in the dryer from earlier today, wrinkling as I type. I still need to...
Dec 18, 2022 | Childhood, Christmas, Faith, Kids, Life Lessons, Perfectionism, Purposeful Living, Simple Things
A couple of weeks ago I asked the kids to write down which of our Christmas traditions mean the most to them. I was curious to know which of the things we do, do they truly enjoy. I was a little surprised but also glad that baking treats to share with neighbors and...
Dec 16, 2022 | Childhood, Christmas, Encouragement, Joy, Kids, Life Lessons, Motherhood, Parenting, Perfectionism, Purposeful Living, Simple Things, Take Time
A couple of weeks ago I asked the kids to write down which of our Christmas traditions mean the most to them. I was curious to know which of the things we do, do they truly enjoy. I was a little surprised but also glad that baking treats to share with neighbors and...
Apr 22, 2022 | Childhood, Church, Easter, Faith, Faithful Living, God, God's Love, Gratitude, Hope, Joy, Kids, Light, Motherhood, Parenting
I took a shower with [fake] snakes more than once last week. He often comes to the front door with a lizard or two he’s just caught riding on his shoulder or on top of his head. One of his favorite things to play with is dirt—adding a bit of water only makes it...
Mar 24, 2022 | Childhood, Encouragement, Gratitude, Hope, Joy, Kids, Life Lessons, Motherhood, Parenting, Pregnancy, Purposeful Living, Simple Things, Take Time, Thankfulness, Time
I slept all night last night for the first time since our sweet baby girl was born. Actually, it was the first time in over a year because I was up and down a LOT during the final months of my pregnancy. And I dare not boast or say this too loudly because I know from...
