Month: October 2014
You can Create
“I wanna be a Brontosaurus!” “Mom, can I be a train conductor?” Thank goodness for pinterest, I thought to myself. A vague memory from the year before of me venting to my husband after all the Halloween festivities were over, “Next year we BUY… Continue Reading “You can Create”
My Parents are Moving to Malaysia for 18 Months, and Why I’m OK With It
From Soccer games to cross country meets, late night papers to guitar lessons, my parents have always been my biggest fans. I could see them in the stands cheering, they were at my side when I needed someone to edit my papers. They were… Continue Reading “My Parents are Moving to Malaysia for 18 Months, and Why I’m OK With It”
Confessions
Things I told myself I would never, ever, ever, ever, ever do to my kids before I became a mom… 1. Wipe their snotty nose with my BARE hand. Gross!! I know, I know. Disgusting. I wash my hands immediately after, and it’s only… Continue Reading “Confessions”
How to Catch a Crawfish–Be Yourself!
Every few days a poor, misguided soul will come across my blog looking for answers about crawfish. How do you catch a crawfish? Crawfish in septic system Can crawfish climb stairs? Dreams about crawfish Crawfish recipes Every time I see these searches I feel… Continue Reading “How to Catch a Crawfish–Be Yourself!”
In the Moment
“Remember then that there is only one important time, and that time is now. The most important one is always the one you are with. And the most important thing is to do good for the one who is standing at your side. This… Continue Reading “In the Moment”
With the Courage of a Child
Every year our church has what we call “the Primary Program.” It’s an opportunity for all of the children (ages 3-11) to share with the congregation what they have learned throughout the year and sing the songs that have become near and dear to… Continue Reading “With the Courage of a Child”
Motherhood: Anything But Typical, No Matter What the World Says
Her wrinkled eyes bored into my soul as I filled out the papers. I could tell the minute she called me back from the waiting room she had sized me up and had decided we wouldn’t be friends. My husband and I had just… Continue Reading “Motherhood: Anything But Typical, No Matter What the World Says”
Traditions
It starts subtly. So subtle it’s sometimes difficult to even notice. Just a tiny bud here, a little, white flower there. Then it grows. Green splashes the trees, and soon they are covered in a beautiful canopy of leaves. They wave proudly throughout the summer,… Continue Reading “Traditions”
Catching Crawfish 