by Mary Carver | Nov 5, 2010 | Family Life, Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
“Every child is different.” “Believe me, you don’t WANT her to walk!” “Well, if you wouldn’t carry her everywhere!” “Oh, you first-time moms are so worried about milestones.” “No baby is totally by the book.” “Quit worrying! She’s fine!” Except . . . she wasn’t fine....
by Mary Carver | Nov 3, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
When Annalyn was in full-time daycare, I didn’t have time to get to know her classmates’ parents. Sure, I smiled politely – and tried not to ding their cars in the cramped parking lot. But when it came time for class parties and school fundraisers, I just didn’t...
by Mary Carver | Nov 1, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
As the temperatures continue to drop – and I’ve even heard rumors of a possible freeze this week, which is music to my sinuses – I can’t help but think of the many bonfires and hayrides I’ve enjoyed in the past. The best part of any bonfire? Well, I love a charred hot...
by Mary Carver | Oct 29, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Okay. Let me preface this by saying that I’m normally a highly rational person. I over-analyze things, and if I can’t fit things into my black and white boxes, I get all sorts of riled up and uncomfortable in general. Also. I believe in God. And heaven and...
by Mary Carver | Oct 28, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
I have a whole list of very serious and important topics to blog about. However, I can’t seem to muster the energy to write a word about any of them. So, that just leaves us with some random thoughts that have been bouncing around my head. This could get scary....
