It’s Five Minute Friday! As our fearless leader, Lisa-Jo says, “this is where a brave and beautiful bunch gather every week to find out what comes out when we all spend five minutes writing on the same topic…” Today, it’s the word “After.” ~~~ After she joined us in this world, out of my belly, … Continue reading »
It’s Five Minute Friday! As our fearless leader, Lisa-Jo says, “this is where a brave and beautiful bunch gather every week to find out what comes out when we all spend five minutes writing on the same topic…” Today, it’s the word “Remember.” ~~~ It’s right after Christmas. We’ve just pulled into my grandparents’ … Continue reading »
I got punched in the gut by insecurity today. It’s not an unusual thing, but it caught me by surprise. I haven’t thought about much more than being a mom in the last six months, and while bouts of insecurity are always bound to sneak in, this one was a gut-punch… I saw that girl … Continue reading »
It’s Five Minute Friday! Here we go. I was a little short on words today, and funny enough, I happen to be in my childhood bedroom at my parents’ house. ~~~ Where the heart is. North Miami, Orlando, the Florida Turnpike, wherever my husband is. Blessed to have so many homes here on earth. Cozy … Continue reading »
It’s Five Minute Friday! And it’s still actually Friday. Eshet chayil! This week, it’s kind of a scary word. Ordinary. ~~~ 4:30am cries from the monitor. Up, across the den, snuggle the baby, settle into the rocking chair. 6:00 alarm. Up and at ‘em. Teeth to brush, closet of clothes that fit my post-baby body … Continue reading »
It’s Five Minute Friday/Saturday! Maybe I should make it a goal next week to actually take the 5 minutes on Friday. This week, Lisa-Jo Baker has been doing a series on “What Mama Did,” where guests writers have shared stories celebrating their mamas. For Five Minute Friday, we all get to join in, too. But … Continue reading »