If you were wondering what my favorite day of the week is…it’s Thursday. There’s anticipation. There’s slowness. There’s rest. Someday fairly soon there will be a fire in my fire place, an oversized flannel shirt on my mom bod, and some cheesy predictable love story book in my hands. But this won’t be just on … Continue reading Thursdays
I’m not even going to pretend that my youngest child hasn’t been treated differently than his three older siblings. The thing with babies of the family is that they don’t have another small human stealing their mother’s attention. Unlike the others, he was the only one that shared any stint of time being the only … Continue reading Walk Brave
There was drizzly rain falling from the sky as I rode my bike home. It was the first day in awhile that felt like maybe fall was trying to break through the Oklahoma summer. The sun had just set and I could see a dark blob on my front porch. As I came closer I … Continue reading Sanctuary
Sometimes we are running strong. Sometimes we are barely making it. Sometimes we want to give up. Sometimes we are just ready to be finished with the race. Regardless, Jesus is still Jesus and I’m glad I can rest in that. When you feel isolated and worn out, remember those who are running this race with you. Those who have run before you. Those who are cheering you on like the pink-shirted, ponytail lady under the oak tree. Continue reading Under the Oak Tree
There’s this ideal that motherhood is beautiful and full of cupcakes and rainbows and unicorns prancing through a daisy patch and if you read those motherhood books, you will know what to expect; but having over a decade of experience in motherhood, I’ve learned that there is no way to prepare for this role and that cupcakes end up smashed in the floor. Continue reading I love you, but I don’t want to see your castle.
35. The year my oldest daughter started baking me my favorite unfrosted angel food birthday cake. The year I spent half the morning riding around Hinton on my new birthday bike and the other half watching one of the most train-wreckish-but can’t-look-away type shows (Married At First Sight – you are the worst show ever). … Continue reading 35
There’s something about rain and a porch and an empty screen that brings me a little extra joy..even when I don’t have anything specific to say. The past two months have been defined by change and I have not sat down to write since June 19th…which is quite weird for me. You’re welcome for the … Continue reading Immeasurably More
In 6 years, Kyle and I have deliberately (for getaway type purposes) sent our kids away twice. Both times, we stayed two nights. We’ve never taken a long vacation. I like being home. I like the normalcy of it all. I am very impressed with nature and creation, but when thinking about places I’d like … Continue reading Days 8-?
Let it be noted that it is 9:59 and I am in bed. I will forego telling you about my day so that for once I can accomplish this piece of the challenge. Night owls, enjoy the night. Adios. Continue reading Day 7
It’s becoming a joke and I’m wondering why I even chose to add rest to my list. Ya wanna know what time I went to bed last night? Oh, you do. 4:30 AM Was I ready to go to bed at 4:30? No. But I chose to be an adult and got in bed. And … Continue reading Day 5 & 6
