It’s Saturday evening at church, I’m sitting in service, the message is just about to start and I feel a bzz-bzz in my pocket. I exhale, make a face and show my friend next to me. I get up and quickly tiptoe around the side of the auditorium, willing myself invisible. I get a text … 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 »
This is what my kitchen looks like right now: You know those frustrating days when it feels like you got nothing done? Like you can’t even seem to finish your coffee, much less the dishes? I thought I knew about those days… and then I had a baby. And in reality, I know that “nothing” is a hyperbole. … Continue reading »
I have been so focused recently on baby preparations and all the exciting things happening, that I haven’t really stopped to smell the roses — at least not long enough to write about. Truly, some of my favorite writing to do (and the things I’m most proud of) are reflective, thoughtful entries about the things … Continue reading »
That title should be sung to the tune of Mr. JT himself circa 2006 (seriously?!?! That album was in 2006?!? I’m getting so old). Just a quickie today, because I thought this was kind of amusing – Wayyyy back in October 2008, just a few short months after getting married and starting what was decidedly … Continue reading »
While browsing on Pinterest the other day, I ran across a blog talking about a “No-Spend Month.” Catchy title, huh? You look at it and go, “really, no spending?!?” And in reality, that’s not what it is, but it is a family budget challenge to stretch your creativity, your perceptions of needs and wants, and … Continue reading »