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The Wholly (and Holy), Transformational Role of Sacrifice.
Yesterday I woke up to a lengthy list of items that needed to be accomplished: four loads of laundry to wash, fold and put away, grocery shopping requiring loading groceries into the cart, onto the...
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The Mom Wars.
Is it just me or have the mom wars been especially volatile lately? It’s both heartbreaking and deeply disturbing to me to see the way grown women feel they can address one another, especially behind...
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These are the Moments that Make up the Days.
Life is short. As unromantic as it may sound that is probably the single, greatest piece of marriage and family advice I’ve read and the one that runs through my head most often in the midst of life’s...
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Freelancing from Home in Forty-Seven Simple Steps.
1) Position toddler on recliner with books, cheerios and milk. 2) Second guess the milk as her new favorite game is “clean up” which involves vigorously shaking her sippy cup upside down. 3) Take away...
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When Comes the Rain.
Sometimes the most profound thoughts are whispered to the surface by the rattle of a drain pipe and the soft glow of streetlights. As raindrops knit heaven to earth God’s invitation to worship draws me...
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A Letter to my Little Girl
Dear Evie, I cried washing the dinner dishes tonight (which probably got them cleaner then I’m necessarily capable of washing them). Tonight you (proudly) wore your first pair of big-girl underwear to...
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A Place in Progress: Five Decor & Organizing Tips.
I’ve held off writing a new blog on décor and organizing for a long time for one key reason: I don’t believe there is ONE correct way to do it! I strongly believe your home should reflect your personal...
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My Top Ten Mama Must-Haves.
Exactly one year ago I was making a baby registry. I was six months pregnant and dreaming about her little face, the nursery and all the other things that make up my life now (the real thing has proven...
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The Wild for the Wonderful.
To get the full feeling of this post you should probably turn up this song like I did while I wrote it. Or this one – which I switched to after I listened to the first one 3748943651923 times....
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The Sweet Spot.
I’m not exactly sure why that title feels right but it does. I think it’s because today was a satisfying mix of productivity and enjoying relaxing time with my family. The kids and I menu-planned, went...
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