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Yesterday morning, Mark asked me to get him some cold medicine when I went to the store. And when I picked up Annalyn from school the other day, she told me she had a sore throat. To top it all off, Adrienne has developed a seriously runny nose over the past few days....
WFMW: Pregnancy Survival Kits
About a year ago I ran across a great post on Marie's blog. She wrote about how she'd made a First Trimester Survival Kit for a friend, and I was SO BUMMED. Not because I needed one (nope, not me!), but because I had just visited a pregnant friend and would have...
Printable Christmas Works for Me {a WFMW guest post}
Today's post is from my friend, Amanda White. You might know her as @ohamanda - or the author of Truth in the Tinsel: An Advent Experience for Little Hands. In her former life, Amanda was a Children’s Pastor — overseeing, organizing and developing ministry for kids in...
My Work (and Yours) Works for Me (WFMW)
On Sunday a new couple joined our small group. Before we began discussing the night's topic, we all told them a little bit about ourselves. Each of the women - including me - made sure to clarify our employment status as part of our brief introduction: "just" a...
I’m Not Sorry I Need Friends :: Better Together & WFMW
Note: Keep reading (or scroll down if you must) for a $50 giveaway from DaySpring! Four years ago we decided it was time for us to find a new church home. I am a big, big fan of our not-so-new-now church home, but I do miss my friends from our old church. Sure, we...
I’m Not Sorry My Family is a Little Spicy
One of the most encouraging blog posts I've ever read was, "Hope for Spicy Families," by Jen Hatmaker. She says about her crew: "We are a spicy people. We love obnoxious humor and sarcasm and we are very, very loud. The lot of us suffers from Big Feelings About All...
I’m Not Sorry for Being (or Not Being) a Pinterest Mom
Today is Annalyn's birthday. We've invited all the girls in her class (to be fair, you know) to a secret agent spy party this weekend. All the decorations came in plastic, pre-made and sold at Walmart. And the cake? It will be delicious - and made from a cake mix and...
I’m Not Sorry My Parenting Choices Work for Me
The other day I drove a few hours to have lunch with my friend and her kids. Annalyn had the day off school, so I figured why not? and we took a little road trip. To see our friends. And their baby. Did I mention the baby? We might have been mainly there for my...
I’m Not Sorry I Fell Apart That One Time
A few weeks ago a friend told me about a difficult situation she was facing. It was complicated and hurtful and she wasn't sure how to handle it. I wasn't sure, either, even after she shared a bit about what was going on. As we talked, though, she admitted to feeling...
I’m Not Sorry You Caught Me at a Bad Moment
Last weekend we went shopping. Both the girls need fall clothes that fit, and a cold front was coming. After we paid for a few coordinating separates (and one lip balm a certain seven-year-old chose in a desperate attempt to spend her allowance within 24 hours of...
Just Keep Swimming
This post was originally published a couple years ago but seemed relevant this week since I have been on vacation and forced to wear a swimsuit. When I left my house last Friday morning, I had packed my husband, my daughter and myself for more than a week. I managed...
WFMW: Love the Ones You’re With
At one point yesterday I was so over my family I daydreamed for a minute about leaving them at Mount Rushmore. Yes, it's that time: family vacation time. And for some reason, as I was packing and planning and putting enough snacks for a much larger family in...