Does anyone else have unspeakable joy in her (or his) heart, but have days when it just feels like there’s a cloud over the mind? There are some days when everything feels muddled up there and like I’m swimming against the current. Today was a “cloudy” day. I’m sure there’s a strong correlation to elements […]
A fellow blogger recently was looking for ways to let her readers know more about her, as well as have a fresh topic, so she posted these 25 questions along with her responses. I like the idea, especially since I’ve felt unsure about where to start back up again with writing regularly. Sometimes exercises like […]
Staying up past my bedtime usually backfires in the morning, and I certainly don’t have anything profound to write about, so I’ll try to keep this short. Inspiration for writing comes at odd and inconvenient times lately. Some of the things that have been on my mind during this time of transition that I’d love […]
We moved into our new house a few weeks ago. People had been living here right before us, but I don’t know what their pest control regimen was, or their daily house-cleaning habits. We’ve lived in the South long enough to know that no matter what we do, there will be a variety of creepy […]
Tomorrow, we are having some beloved family members over for the 4th of July. There will be lots of forks, because I know there will be lots of food. I will try to walk that fine line between enjoying a bit of everything and feeling overly full! There are also lots of forks of another […]
First of all, what is a naked egg? According to a description I found in a science experiment, a naked egg is an egg without its shell. That makes sense, but what does that have to do with moving? This week has been a blur of boxes and packing paper. Our family has gotten a […]
Sweet sleeping little one Is the day already done? Though some of the minutes seemed rather long, The hours really and truly sped along Now here I am, watching you sleep Until out of your room I will creep Quietly, downstairs, to sit and wonder Did I act wisely, or make a blunder? For your […]
I know someone dear to me Who exemplifies both strength and fragility All in one life, side by side Courage soars and fear tries to hide Certainty and doubt vie for first place And a myriad of expressions cross her face Joyful laughter and deep sadness, too Hurt and confusion not hidden from view Yet […]
I have to beam and boast a little because I’m his mommy. I watched, listened, and helped him practice his passage for months, saw him win first prize in the regional fine arts competition, and just witnessed his efforts this morning in the state event. Third place for our dear boy! I could tell he […]
“Go BAACCKKK!” my 3-year old pleaded through tears, as we drove home from her brother’s check-up at the pediatrician. She sobbed and begged to return to the doctor’s office for nearly twenty minutes–all because of a miscommunication over which child would open the door to exit the office. Tantrums arise fairly often over issues like […]
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