It’s much too easy to light a match, toss it over my shoulder with abandon, and watch 2020 burn.There’s enough… Read more 2020: Blessing or curse?
Tag: parenting

No tissues
“Mama, I thought you were leaving!” Maggie looked up from her short stack of wooden blocks where she crouched, smiling,… Read more No tissues
2017 gift list
Reflection on the year’s blessings and most important moments
All clear
Does anyone actually enjoy visiting their gynecologist? I didn’t think so. I dread this annual visit more than I detest… Read more All clear
Seeing love
The minute I start thinking about how much work I’m getting done, whether I’m accomplishing enough in my business, if… Read more Seeing love
Gumberries
My love for crimson clover started my senior year in college. I’d never really paid them much attention before then.… Read more Gumberries
2016 gift list
If I had a dollar for every cynical, ungrateful, and whiny social media post I’ve seen about 2016, I’d be covered in… Read more 2016 gift list
Doing
Maggie will turn four in November. I watched her sleeping tonight (since I couldn’t seem to fall asleep myself). She… Read more Doing
Outcomes
My three year-old daughter has been waking up around 2 a.m. for weeks now, tossing and turning in tears, crying… Read more Outcomes
Treat yo’self
Bethany, I gotta hand it to you this year. I’m really proud of you for following through on the decision… Read more Treat yo’self