I have to confess–I’ve always been a “rearranger.” Growing up I moved everything around in my bedroom every 3 or 4 months. (Until I rearranged it in such a way, that all of the other possibilities were completely overruled by the placement of the oversized dresser. It was impossible to move things around after that. I […]
The One with the OPPOSITE Sexes
Today, I would like to share a little word of encouragement: It’s ok to be different from your spouse. Every form of media seems to have something to say about this topic of relationship compatibility. (Which, oddly enough, is easily mistyped to form “comBatability.”) We hear messages about what type of person you should marry […]
The One with the Laughing Stock
Top Ten Things I do that Evoke Laughter from Others* *alternately entitled “Top Ten Things I Do That Are Awesome and Help Make Everyone’s Lives Easier that I Wish People Would Stop Making Fun of Me For because I Really Don’t Appreciate It, but I Know It Will Never Change” 1) Being too organized. […]
The One with the War on the Dishwasher
Today is one of those “Getting Tons of Things Done But You Don’t Really Feel Like You’re Getting Anything Done” days. It’s a really good feeling (sometimes, once a week TOPS!) to be accomplishing, accomplishing, accomplishing. Scurrying hither and thither, cleaning up messes as they are made, baking cookies in between times, filing paperwork, balancing the checkbook ledger, […]
The One with the Friday that Deserves It’s Own List.
(last) Friday’s Factoids. Yes, “factoids.” 1. Leaving the house on Friday afternoon is NOT a good idea. At least not last Friday. The roads and stores were packed–I’m talkin’ Christmas-season-packed. It was ridiculous and I hope to never encounter such pointless chaos again. These people were doing errands like it was going out of style. […]
The One with the Perfect Power
Isn’t it amazing how God works? He often asks me to be patient, to wait on his sovereign timing. He wants me to trust in His plan for my life and enjoy the journey as He leads me. I must not rush ahead, being over-eager to see around the corner. It will come. Wait patiently […]
The One with the Fitness Resolutions
Ahhh, yes. It must be the first Monday of the New Year. The parking lot of the local YMCA was packed. I am not kidding. People were making their own spots at the end of the rows and even leaving their vehicles along the grass. Holy moly. Can you say “resolutions“?? About a week ago, as […]
The One where She Clings to Contentment
As I rolled out bed this morning, with barely 3 hours sleep, I knew Jesus was calling to me. There was no other task that could take priority in this new year. There will always be meals to make, dishes to do, mouths to feed, laundry to wash, bathrooms to clean, naps to take, books […]
The One with the Tiring Nothing
Besides going for a run every morning, I really didn’t do much of anything this week. I’ve never been so unproductive in my entire life. (Well, except maybe for that one afternoon sophomore year of college, right, Britt? “The Day Mel Did Nothing.” Yes, it was that infamous.) My husband is the sole reason I accomplished […]
The One with a Link to a Confession
In case you have been brainwashed into denying my imperfections….read this. —–you won’t want to miss any other moments of honesty. subscribe to my blog feed!