I always have ambitious plans for summer time. I'll go on a run with the boys every morning in the double stroller. I'll reorganize and decorate their rooms. I'll have a homeschool summer program set up. We'll visit a few museums and zoos and new parks every week. We'll barbecue and swim and go to the beach with our friends all t[...]
This wasn't an easy decision for us. We didn't need another toddler to chase around. Or incessant crying throughout the night. Or to worry about choking hazards again. Or have more poo to clean up. Most days, by 7:00 pm, we're hanging on by a thread. Happy and grateful, sure. But entirely exhausted and sometimes even defe[...]
It's that time! Summer list time! Only a few more days of school around these parts and then its summa-summa-summa-time! Bitter sweet to be honest… So in order to keep our sanity we fill our days with activities and outings. What are you up to this summer? Link to your summer list or leave some ideas in the comments if you want to p[...]
Today I get to introduce you to my new friend Chrissy--one of those people the Lord very specifically put into my path at the exact time He knew I needed her, at the exact time he knew I needed her story, her encouragement and her perspective. She's a pretty intuitive gal, so she probably already knows that her story is what gave me the c[...]
Dear New Friend, When you FIRST meet me you might see… A little guy who looks like any other 4.5 year old boy. I often have bed head and scrapes on my knees. I play with trains and cars and pirates and Legos. I like to get dirty and wrestle. I laugh with my whole heart and have a gap toothed smile that could ma[...]
It's time. Here you go. They're yours. To cherish. To nurture. To love. And love them you most certainly will, just as I have loved you. This is the most beautiful gift I can give you. But it will cause you unspeakable pain as well. And break your heart. And keep you up at night with worry. And bring you to yo[...]
Family Hike Spring, 2014 It's 7:30 pm and we're in the car, leaving the park and heading home to start the bedtime routine. Wes: Mommy, why can't we see the park anymore? Me: Because it's too dark out. Wes: Mommy, why is it too dark out? Me: Because the sun went down. Wes: Mommy, why did the sun go down? Me: Because it's nigh[...]
