Frequently I get this vague sense that I am not qualified for the parent job. Its like I submitted my resume to be a parent, citing previous people I’ve babysat for as references, and my application for the job was accepted. Three times. Except when …
My house is getting cleaner. It looks less full. There is a couch on my front porch waiting to be discarded because I stopped sentimentally holding onto that one piece of ragged furniture that I didn’t want to give up because I reupholstered it myself. …
(Ok, ignore my cheesy post title. My house is a little too hot and I haven’t had my second cup of coffee.) I do not clean well or often. I probably should at least care a little more about cleaning, but there is little reward …
There will be days when you don’t want to get out of bed because you are too afraid of what you have to do. And maybe you only have to get up and feed your kids and get them dressed, but even that feels like …
Hello there- it seems it has been quite some time since I’ve posted. Truth be told I am writing quite a bit, but working on a book which seems to have taken priority over blogging lately. But this month is MAY which is Foster Care …
Welcome to my last week: I dyed my hair red. Maybe it goes with my theme to be fearless for the year. Maybe it is a sign of mommy insanity. Either way, I love it…even if I occasionally feel like the red elephant in the …
I love starbucks coffee. I used to smell coffee as a kid and wished that it tasted as wonderful as it smelled. Well, starbucks makes it taste as wonderful as it smells. Or maybe its an acquired taste- or maybe it is a survival mechanism. …
When you are created, all is grace. My breath, my abilities, my hair and eyes, my whole life, is grace. To soak in the idea of being created- being part of creation- gives me a whole different perspective on life. I’m here with a …
My Mom always told me, “When you see something in multiples, pay attention.” (I’m pretty sure she also told me too much caffeine might stunt my growth, but I ignored that nugget of wisdom and only made it to 5’4″.) Anyway, this week, on three …
What has happened to my life? I used to be a moderately sane person. Debatable, but still. Sanity is a luxury few mothers can afford, apparently. The lack of sanity is why I assume mothers pinch and scrape and coupon cut or only buy clothes …