Category: perfectionism
Posted on August 1, 2019
How to Begin
Beginnings have a way of stealing our breath. The unknown and the long road ahead can be exhilarating and overwhelming all at the same time. And you can forget everything you thought you knew. So as the page …
Posted on January 10, 2019
A prayer as we begin
And so we begin again. January wind blows in and reminds us that time waits for no man. We are moved into the newness of this season whether we like it or not. And some of us are …
Updated on May 19, 2018
How to have a perfect summer
Summer. I’m slathering sunscreen on boys before their inaugural dip in the pool when I catch the first whiff of it; freshly cut grass, sunshine, chlorine, watermelon, and lemonade all mingle into a scent that transports me through …
Posted on May 11, 2018
The things a mom knows
What is it like to be a mom? Tell me all the things you know. What should I learn so I can get this right? A friend, getting ready to begin her journey into motherhood, writes this to …
Updated on April 12, 2018
Pinterest Fail
“Easy gluten-free treats for kids”. I typed that into my google bar because store-bought gluten-free cupcakes cost a small fortune. And I am a terrible baker. So, when my youngest needed birthday treats to share with his class …
Updated on February 8, 2018
A prayer for the wrong day
I had the wrong day. All day. There are weeks where Wednesday and Thursday are somewhat interchangeable. But this was not one of them. I sent the wrong kid to school with a note to stay after on …
Updated on June 30, 2017
When life is like a pile of Legos
Please tell me that you have one of these piles at your house too? I banned screen time last week because I say things I don’t mean and then am forced to follow through with them. So this has been my reward. Legos, multiplying on …
Updated on March 9, 2017
When you are looking for the light
It all started with the fork that someone stuck in the garbage disposal. I flipped the switch before I saw it and the result was not awesome. The mangled piece of silverware was beyond repair. And as I tried …
Recent Comments