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Can I Make 2016 “The Year”?
My mind screamed for a break from the work I was doing, even though I’d finally gotten into a good flow, and probably should have stayed focused. But that’s how my world is now, right? Unfocused. Scattered. Distracted. Tired. So … Continue reading
Posted in Life Observations, On Faith and this Life
Tagged faith, God, health, motherhood, prayer, womanhood
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“Will the airplane run out of batteries?!”
There’s always the to-do list: dishes to wash, laundry to fold, suitcases to pack… I really “don’t have time” for this.
And yet, laying here in the dark, typing this while Joshua’s hand iron-grips my forearm as he finally drifts off to sleep … Continue reading
Motherhood Meltdown: The Day After
So, mothers, go have your Motherhood Meltdown. You might feel a bit sheepish, but you’ll get some great hugs from your kids, and seriously–The Day After is totally worth it. Continue reading
Conversations with a One Year Old
There’s just nothing like a conversation with a one year old. Nothing. I sat down in the rocker with Becca, age 20 months. Oo ha oo ha! You want to read the Curious George book? Yeah! (said in a voice … Continue reading
Posted in Becca Boo, Dear Rebecca, Loved it., On Being a Mom
Tagged Becca Boo, motherhood
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A New Year: Choosing Joy
I’ve let the blog lag, lately. I’m well aware, and while it saddens my heart, I just don’t have the space in my life–nor the focus and direction–to pour into this right now. WordPress sent me the usual “would you … Continue reading
Posted in On Being a Mom, On Choosing Joy, On Faith and this Life, On Parenting
Tagged children, faith, God, motherhood, raising a boy
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The Pull of the Hotel Room
Oh that moment where you finally get to your hotel room, and the reality of “no one is here who needs me at this precise moment and there’s no house to clean” hits, and all you wanna do it take … Continue reading
Posted in Life Observations, On Being a Mom, On Traveling, On Working Motherhood
Tagged motherhood, QBQ, traveling, work from home, working mom
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What Makes You a Mother?
Your children. Your children make you into a mother. Day by day, week by week–sometimes minute by minute. These children are creating a mother. Sure, some of it is innate in most women–the desire to nurture, to care for, to … Continue reading
Posted in Life Observations, Loved it., On Being a Mom, On Parenting
Tagged children, motherhood, preschool, womanhood
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Precious Breath: Becca, One Year Later
Exactly one year ago, at 9:42pm September 21, 2012, one of the best moments of my life quickly turned into the absolute worst moment in my life. My baby girl came into this world, and did not breathe. I remember … Continue reading
Posted in Becca Boo, God, NICU, On Being a Mom, On Faith and this Life
Tagged Becca Boo, birthday, faith, God, motherhood, NICU, prayer
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My Worst Nightmare As a Traveling Mom
My client needed to bump our session up a couple of days. The day he wanted was Joshua’s first day of preschool. Working mommy conundrum. Okay, maybe not my worst nightmare, but my heart jumped to my throat and I … Continue reading
Posted in On Being a Mom, On Parenting, On Traveling, On Working Motherhood
Tagged motherhood, preschool, traveling, working mom
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Potty Training a Prairie Dog
This is my son. The prairie dog. We are potty training. Potty training a prairie dog is a difficult task. 1. The prairie dog is stubborn as all get out. And rarely comes out of his hole except to ask … Continue reading
Glimpses of Me: Choosing Motherhood 