by Mary Carver | Sep 7, 2010 | Family Life, Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
Annalyn’s birthday is in October, which falls a little too late for new fall clothes. We’ve learned that we can hold out for the bulk of her cool weather clothes, but we have to break down and buy some things to get through the first few weeks of fall. Over the...
by Mary Carver | Sep 6, 2010 | Faith Life, Family Life, Giving Up on Perfect
Last night I spent a couple hours with three ladies from my small group. We’ve known each other for several years, and recently we’ve decided that dedicating one night a month to adult conversation is a necessity. No whining or interrupting allowed – unless it’s done...
by Mary Carver | Sep 3, 2010 | Family Life, Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
A couple weeks ago, I walked into Annalyn’s classroom to pick her up and saw that the room was covered in birthday decorations. “Wow! Whose birthday was it?” I asked. It turns out that the next day (Monday, because that day was Friday) was Mr....
by Mary Carver | Sep 2, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
We had another day full of fits yesterday. It makes me weary, both emotionally and physically. As soon as I got my rebellious child (who had, for the record, hugged me and apologized, saying, “It’s okay, Mommy. Tomorrow be better.”) into bed, I collapsed on the couch...
by Mary Carver | Aug 30, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Do you ever find yourself watching a TV show and loving it – except for that one character? Have you ever wished a certain character would meet an untimely demise, as they say? But what if he could change? What if she promises it will be different this time? What if...
