Have you ever turned the page of a book and said to yourself: “wait, what did I even just read”? I’ve noticed this happening quite frequently of late, and I have had to force myself to stop, go back, and read it again. It’s tempting though, to plow ahead with the assumption that because […]
Are you getting your theology from the inspiration quotes that you scroll through on Instagram: you are enough, you’re a great mom, you got this…? I’m not knocking encouragement, and I’m certainly not suggesting that we are all terrible mothers, but what I am suggesting is that, well-meaning though they may be, self affirmation is
Inspiration From Where? Read More »
Preparing for this up-coming school year has looked different than all the years before. It seemed to me, for a long time, that the grammar stage would just last forever. Getting comfortable with days that aren’t as successful as I would have liked them to be took a while, but it happened. After years of
The beginning of this summer has brought plentiful rain. Plentiful enough to make the days feel slow. The garden planting isn’t in a rush, the pull to accomplish outdoor chores has eased, and the quiet light that filters through the curtains is just conducive to light a candle and sit down and enjoy it. All
When we were in the height of the chaos of 2020, not going anywhere, not having anyone in, I clearly remember a moment that I flippantly identified as “losing my mind”, in which I briefly thought about ironing my cloth napkins. It was humorous to everyone, and like-minded stay-at-home-moms echoed that laughter, and we moved
