How to Stay Married, Harrison Scott Key “What will you do with the fact that one in four marriages experiences infidelity? If you’re a man, you’re more likely to commit…
lately…
Anna brushes her teeth after she washes her hands after she uses the bathroom. Every time. And then she brings John his toothbrush so he can brush his teeth with…
Anna and Jules Deets
What I’m finding adorable in Jules… What I’m especially loving about Anna… We also had a good time one day — 30 minutes — around a pumpkin patch and didn’t…
a zoo afternoon
Jules waved at everything that moved. It was the first time I’ve never brought the stroller and it was marvelous. We invited my mother-in-law and that was good conversation. Anna,…
bluey and bingo
We had a fun time at our church’s annual fall festival. Jules barely wore the hat, wanted to pull anyone around by the hand and Anna couldn’t get off the…
grateful list #13
Julia’s spontaneous chuckle Anna’s “Thanks, Mom.” and “Get closer and closer” on the couch Jules finally down for wearing shoes A fun excursion to a local ‘pumpkin shop’ (Anna’s words)…
A prayer for the overwhelmed
This is from Kayla Craig’s amazing book of prayers, To Light Their Way. O God, help us resist the lie that we are alone in the swirl of parenting, in…
Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup
Adapted from this recipe by Easy Weeknight Recipes. Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 4 hoursTotal Time: 5 hours Ingredients Instructions
the only person whose opinion counts
Because He loves me and He accepts me, I do not have to do things just to build up my résumé. I do not have to do things to make…
a pilgrim in the land of emotions
I’m a professional pursuer of feelings. Spiritually, personally, relationally, the whole spectrum. I’m good at believing something is true if it feels true to me. I’m an expert at making…