family
finding balance?
Being a parent is no joke. It seems like I do not have enough time in the day, EVER, to get stuff done. Actually, I get plenty done: driving kids around, yard work, laundry, meals, and paying bills. I’m talking about the “me” stuff. That’s the stuff I can’t figure out how to do. Please…
a lot can happen in 1 year…
One year. It’s been one year since I took a giant leap of faith and started a blog. I remember my first post. I was terrified. New to writing. Tech un-savvy. Insecure about my idea. I hit the “publish” button and cried because I was so scared it would flop. It feels like a lifetime…
the lesson I learned about rest…
Resting. I’m NOT good at it. I don’t really do it because the entire time I am resting, all I can think about is what I should be doing instead of resting. I prefer to run full speed. To get stuff done. To knock out my to-do list like a prize fighter. Most of…
the struggle and the glory…
I had a moment this morning. One of those moments… the really picturesque ones. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, I had a cup of hot coffee in my hand and all four of my kiddos were lined up on the front step for a first day of school pic. My three-year-old started…
under attack…
Dear family, Sorry for this week. I fell so short in so many ways. Please forgive me. I hope you know that I’m doing my best and that I love you very much. Mom If I had to write a letter to my family about the last five days, that is what it would say.…