by Mary Carver | Nov 3, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect
Whew! October went by FAST, you guys. Of course, it always does. With a birthday, an out-of-town conference, a fall break and parent-teacher conference, and a Halloween, our fall calendar is always full. But when you add a 31 Days writing challenge to it? Well,...
by Mary Carver | Oct 31, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect
Well, it’s that time again. The time of year when the leaves turn and the temperatures drop, the time of year when we wax poetic about Octobers and start planning for the holidays. It’s the time of year when we eat NONSTOP like we are actually preparing...
by Mary Carver | Oct 29, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life
I’m not saying I haven’t EVER cleaned my house. Good grief, some weeks I feel like that’s all I do! But mostly, I feel like I hate cleaning, and when I clean it doesn’t last, so why bother? I do love having a clean house (on the rare occasion...
by Mary Carver | Oct 27, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
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...
by Mary Carver | Oct 27, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
You know what’s awesome about kids? The way they show you exactly who you are. Yep, their ability to be darling little mirrors, zinging you with never-before-seen clarity to the depths of your very soul. Thank you, children, for making undeniably clear every...
