George's birthday was yesterday. Can you believe that the baby in this photo is already five?! I can't. We celebrated quietly, as a family, with fish sticks & cake (eaten separately) and later, a monkey pinata in the backyard. I didn't take a single photo (because I can't find my memory card) but because I am working on a New Improved … [Read more...]
They love me; they love me not
Or, how that deck of cards was stacked against me Did you have a good Mother's Day? I did...and then I didn't. And then I did...and then I didn't. Mother's Day is such a tough one! It's all about us, allegedly, and so when it's not (all about all us, that is) we tend to pout and/or cry and/or be disappointed. I do, anyway. At least, … [Read more...]
Weigh-In {Easter} Wednesday
You know what? I've decided I'm fine with being fat. So what if I'm ten (or fifteen) pounds overweight? So what if the online assessments agree with me? I'm tired; I'm stressed; I need my escapes. At least, that's how I'm feeling this week. * * * We went home to North Dakota on Easter Sunday. I didn't take any pictures with my camera … [Read more...]
3 Quick Takes
[Only three, 'cause that's all I got time for.] [Although I'm including a giveaway to make it worth your while.] - 1 - We're on our way to see the ice caves today! So much for that face of mine coming unthawed... - 2 - As we head into Lent next, I'm discerning my use of time online. Specifically, how--and should--I be blogging? Because … [Read more...]
Postscript
The post below, just so you know, was brought on by a horrible fit of depression. It rolled over me like a tsunami on Thursday night and carried me straight out the door to my hometown. I stopped only to pack a bag and grab the baby. I left a note for the family and was gone. The wide open skies were like a balm for my soul. Sitting at the … [Read more...]
Stick a Fork in Her
This blogger's done. (For now, anyway.) I'm not finding peace in this place anymore, which means I'm leaning on this blog for every wrong reason. Love to you for all your kindness and support. I will be back when the time seems right. (Except that's the problem. I never know.) … [Read more...]
The Well-Intentioned Life
My life as it looks in my daily planner: My life as it actually looks: In short, why bother planning?☺ … [Read more...]
Back to School {with gratitude}
Prologue: I hope that my words speak to your heart somehow, because the devil has sure been working on mine. Every morning he renews his attack. He chides me about my cluttered home; he reminds me—constantly—of all my failures; and he taunts me nonstop about the many accomplishments of all my friends. “Get behind me,” I say, and I walk away, … [Read more...]
Climb, Garden Monkey
How's that for a spiritual exhortation? I saw it on our fridge this morning--three big magnetic words assembled by my Angela. "Climb, Garden Monkey." And then, below that, the phrase "I run, I ride in wonder." And "boy talk not." And "Me want to swim." Anecdotal Angela. Brought to you completely FREE on Day Six of … [Read more...]
A Clean Sweep: Part I
The Minnesota Mom Edition ~ for Jamie ~ Now granted, I’m just one Minnesota mom…. …but I’ve got enough clutter and mess to fill the state. Where is Waldo? (aka the teen who hangs out in the classroom because it's got great WiFi) At least, it feels that way sometimes. There he is! These are shots of our … [Read more...]
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