Things I’ve realized at the lake:
(Yes, it’s great up here, but here’s to “keeping it real”) 1) A four-year-old looks way skinnier after two days of throwing up. 2) When you’re staying at a house…
Cherish the Moment
My favorite motherhood quote reads like this: “Everything in all the books I once pored over is finished for me now. Penelope Leach. T. Berry Brazelton. Dr. Spock. The ones…
stories
Last month we read Cold Sassy Tree for book club. I had read it before, but I liked it even more this time around. It made me want to shout…
Father & Sons
I get amused by Father & Sons. The reason is because of what I always had pictured in my mind of what those words would entail: the dads taking off…
things I just can’t get over…
The fact that they don’t have any more Cadbury Creme Eggs ANYWHERE, and I’m totally craving them. Why didn’t I stock up for my year’s supply?? Max’s expression when I…
“Be Still” vs. frustration
Back in January I was so inspired by my cousin-in-law Kara’s new “word” for the new year. She wrote a post about it here and explains it beautifully. She picks…
my Mom
Every once in a while I stop myself in the middle of whatever I’m doing and realize I’m gradually morphing into my mom. No, unfortunately it’s not the selfless, Christ-like…
our Chinese trash can
We had the opportunity to live in Shanghai, China for the summer a couple years ago. We wish we could go back. I think back a lot about the things…