When Jesus Isn’t Enough
Sometimes, I joke about Xanax and wine. Truth be told, I rarely drink. And not because of my religious convictions. I rarely drink because of my weight struggles and thyroid disease/autoimmune troubles. Something I love NOT to talk about. When I have to fly, which apparently is like once a month, I almost always have…
The Meet the Teacher Fallacy
It is that time of year, time to meet the teacher. I am not pro-homeschool, public, private, co-op, military (best money we ever spent), charter, un or free range. The way I see it, you do what ya gotta do. And I have tried them all. This year our daughter will graduate from college. She…
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Your Sister in Christ, A. Butthead
The other day we saw a television program on co-sleeping. My husband, Justin went on a mini rant. “What is wrong with those people?” he barked. “That is twisted. Why would you want all those little people in your bed?” he wandered off and I heard him murmur, “Weirdos.” I don’t have the energy to explain…
My Kid is a Jerk – But I am a Good Mom
Mom life. I have paced and stewed and cried and thrown up. But after a hot shower, a glass of wine, 4 gluten-free cake pops, and half a Xanax I am prepared to go there. Let’s do this. I love being a mom… 72.3% of the time it’s a good gig. I am a yeller,…
To My Sons: It’s Time to Go….
Oh John-John and Baby-Ku, my boys, my precious sons, it is time to go. In 72 hours we will help you move into the dorms. Nothing will ever be the same. Your absence in our halls will be deafening. But you need to go. You have brought us so much joy and yes, so much…
Goodbye, Cruel Summer…
Goodbye, cruel summer. You with your long days and sleepy vibe. It has been good. I have a four-season soul. But I live in a state with only two seasons; summer and winter. Summer takes up 80% of the year. But the real summer, the summer where the kids sleep in until 11 and there…
A Day in the Life of Mom – the Whole Truth
No one would believe me, mom-life, is not a joke. “So, what did you do today?” He asked with such minimalism. Physically I couldn’t keep up with my dear husband. Once, in an effort to gain his attention to break for lunch, two of his employees form tackled him. He moves like he is trying…
You Don’t Listen…
I confess, I left last Thursday to attend a conference, certain I would learn little. I am pretty good at this gig, I assured myself. I just signed with Harvest House, I have a growing Facebook community, whom I adore, and I LOVE to blog. And I went into blogging kicking and screaming. Alas, it…
To Sophie on her 14th Birthday…
Dear Sophia Rose, One year ago today, you woke up looking like you were headed to audition for a Monistat commercial. I couldn’t tell you then what I can tell you today. Today, you are fourteen. Fourteen will be easier than thirteen. Thirteen is an unwelcoming number. It is the dawning of a new age.…