Today was one of those days that I’m glad I always have my little Canon PowerShot in my purse. We met up with The Narrator after Bible Study for lunch. As we were eating, it became apparent that our waitress was enamored by T-Rex. I mean, I can’t really blame her, he is an incredibly […]
motherhood
Here comes kindergarten
I blinked. Now Little Miss Sunshine is ready to start kindergarten. And I mean, the girl is ready. She is definitely my child. I’m one who would organize my new school supplies, smell the paper, and run my fingers over it imagining the genuis that would come out of my brain and impress my teachers. […]
It's true, we ate dandelions
My post last week apparently started a dandelion obsession. Not to mention how yellow the yard is since we’ve had all this rain. The dandelions are tall enough that the kids have been picking long-stemmed dandelion bouquets. Now, long-stem dandelion bouquets are quite special and deserve the fine, tall vase treatment. Yes, sir! As I […]
Home is where the family is
It’s been over 12 months since we’ve had a place to call our own. Twelve months since we boxed up all the dishes, candles, books, and spices and put them in storage. Twelve months since we crashed my in-laws house. Twelve months of breaking their glasses and dishes and irons and realizing how incredibly clutzy […]
Humility, humility, humility
I just attended the Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan last week. It was AMAZING. I’m still processing everything, and I think it will take me 2 years to let it all sink in. Eugene Peterson (the gentleman who wrote the Message Paraphrase) gave some fantastic talks. His spirit […]
The parenting moments we live for
There are a few moments in parenting time that seems to stand still. It’s like I’m watching things in slow motion, trying to soak up every moment thinking, “THIS is what I’ve been waiting for.” It’s occurred a few times – like when Little Miss had some dental work done and didn’t fuss or shed […]