I woke up after a restless nights sleep and wondered how I'd make it through another mundane Wednesday. I was greeted by wet laundry that I'd forgotten to move to the dryer the night before. I poured the detergent, hit start, and sent the clothes spinning. I promised myself I'd move it to the dryer as soon as the buzzer went off. I opened the fridge and starred inside. What would I feed my toddler for breakfast this morning? Why couldn't he eat oatmeal or cereal? I took out the mini Continue Reading
A Duck, A Goose, & A Pumpkin {Day 5: 31 Days}
A few nights ago Jackson climbed onto his bed and handed me one of his favorite books. It's about a duck, a goose, and a pumpkin. It's the perfect Fall read, except that we read it in spring, summer, and winter, too. I've been guilty of hiding the book because who wants to read about pumpkins when it's a scorching 100 degrees outside. But the temperatures have started to drop and it's October. It's the perfect time to help duck and goose find a Continue Reading
Being a Boy Mom is Glorious {Day 4: 31 Days}
I officially became a boy mom the moment the ultrasound tech announced, It's a Boy! At that glorious moment, all thoughts of bows, tutus, and pink faded away. Trucks, trains, and blue consumed my mind and have remained there since. This past weekend we took Jackson to an event called Touch a Truck. It was a truck-lovin little boy's dream come true. Trucks of every kind - concrete, fire, mail, construction - lined up and ready to be devoured by curious little boys. It made this boy Continue Reading
When the Storm Comes… {Day 3: 31 Days}
The storms of life will come. It's not a question of if, but a question of when. In 1st Thessalonians 3:3, Paul has this to say about the storms and trials of life. You know quite well that we were destined for them. The eery clouds will roll in. The darkness will threaten your gratitude. The cloud of depression. The cloud of grief. The cloud of comparison. The cloud of discontentment. You'll wonder where the glory is. You'll have to search deep within to see Continue Reading
How Gratitude Plays A Part {Day 2: 31 Days}
Most people get excited when the clock strikes midnight signifying the start of a new year. A new year means resolutions and fresh starts. There are 365 days of possibilities just waiting to be discovered. But as I said goodbye to 2013 I wasn't feeling excited about the year ahead. We had just survived a crazy fall that included my book release, Jackson's tonsillectomy (and horrible recovery), his second birthday, and the chaos of the holidays. There was the major meltdown I had Continue Reading