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Why There’s No New Post Today
I had a blog post *almost* ready to go for today. But I got distracted. Can you blame me? Sometimes, the best thing this mommy can do is step away from the computer and go outside to play! (Even if it’s been raining and the new-to-us playset is sitting in mud and everyone needs… [ read more ]
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Web Wisdom
I’m still soaking up the writerly vibes of the Blue Ridge Mountains Writers Conference . And oh ya’ll, it’s been awesome! But we’re still focused on motherhood this month, so I wanted to share a couple of my favorite places on the web. Places that help me be a better mom. These aren’t websites that will tell you how to make… [ read more ]
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When You’re Tired of Cleaning Up the Mess
Motherhood has surprised me. I never imagined how much I would love to feel a tiny hand in mine, or how I would thrill when they want me—and only me. I never realized how each child would bring a whole array of new experiences—new favorites, new skills, new firsts. I never knew this level of… [ read more ]
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Motherhood does not make me special
For the month of May, I’m going to be focusing on motherhood—the joys and challenges unique to this particular calling. But before I do, I want to make one thing clear. Motherhood does not make me special. I know. Mother’s Day is in six days. (For the men who read my blog—and I really appreciate that… [ read more ]
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Mindful Mondays ~ Labor Days
Deuteronomy 33:25 ~ Your bars shall be iron and bronze, and as your days, so shall your strength be. (ESV) Right now, I don’t feel like my bars are iron or bronze. I feel like a half-way decent puff of wind could knock me over. There is nothing sturdy about me. I’m… [ read more ]
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Mindful Mondays ~ Retail Therapy
Image via Wikipedia I love my children. I do. But some days, by the time Brian gets home, I need to get out. And by out, I mean out of the house, by myself. Brian learned this long ago, when Emma was still a baby. Sometimes the best thing he can say to me is “Go”.… [ read more ]