Hey husband. I finished our carton of ice cream last night while watching the Gilmore Girls. I feel like you should know that. I sat on the couch, the carton and spoon in hand, and finished the whole darn thing without even thinking twice. Then, without even straining my neck, I looked around ... Read More
you are already amazing
She always looks at herself in the mirror differently than I ever did. I catch her every now and then, gazing at the mirror, practicing different smiles and ways of holding her shoulders back with her head up and a smirk of pride crosses her lips. A smirk of pride crosses Brennan’s face when she ... Read More
hey girls? love is big enough.
The thing is, love is just so big and wide and deep. Love was there in the silence as nothingness swirled in the mist and love was the first word spoken over it all and love is the banner over us and love never left and love is what came down to show us what love looks like with flesh on. Love ... Read More
seven things to make your life easier
This has turned into the post of sevens. It began when I wanted to share with you things that I have recently found that are life-giving to me. It took on new life when I decided to not only share seven recipes with you but also make a grocery list for those seven recipes because that is the worst ... Read More
dear mama with fewer kids than me
Right now you’re scrubbing yogurt from the walls or gathering snacks together to bring to the park or holding a sick baby or doing laundry or trying to squeeze in three errands when you know they only have the capacity for you to do two. Right now, you’re maybe tired and drinking coffee or ... Read More
when my husband drove me crazy, i did this instead
Twelve years in with this man, and I’m still finding my way. So much about love seems like it should light up the world, ain’t no thing. Sure, some bumps at the beginning when we’re young and new at this and new at being parents and making ends meet but sometimes not. Sure, there are some ... Read More