by Mary Carver | Aug 8, 2018 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
Have you seen those shirts that say, “I love Jesus, but I cuss a little”? I don’t have one, but I may understand that sentiment, a little. A while back I posted my own version on Facebook: “I’m a feminist, but sometimes I really like...
by Mary Carver | Jan 30, 2018 | parenting
Though I noticed weeks ago that this new year began on a Monday, I didn’t take advantage of it. Which is a real bummer, because it’s exciting enough for this type-A planner when a new month starts on a Monday. But the first day of a new year?! Starting on the first...
by Mary Carver | May 1, 2017 | parenting
If you missed it on Monday, I am going to Kenya in a couple weeks. Kenya! Africa! (I can’t help it; that’s how I hear it in my head every single time I say it.) I’ll be gone for 11 days and, I have to confess, I’m getting a little stressed out...
by Mary Carver | Oct 2, 2016 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
I’m in the market for some flashcards. For the first time since starting school, Annalyn is struggling a bit with math. I’m grateful her teacher is constantly communicating with us and let us know she needs to work on some math facts. With a little extra...
by Mary Carver | Sep 6, 2016 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
I’ve been keeping a running list of funny, “real life” stories to share with you all. And as I read through it tonight, I couldn’t help it. I just started laughing. Reading it all at once felt like one of those life-with-kids-goes-awry montages...
by Mary Carver | May 10, 2016 | parenting
It’s not often that I find myself singing John Denver, but when flying to Colorado, I can’t resist. “I’m leaving on a jet plane. Don’t know when I’ll be back again.” Of course, I do know when I’ll be back. Since Mark is...
