From the monthly archives:
Paul read his first book this week! Four hours into our drive through the desert (on our way to Grammy’s house) and with another hour to go, Paul was restless. I suggested that he entertain himself by “reading” Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Paul responded by reading the entire book [...]
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I enjoy creating food from scratch, especially special meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adam can attest to the fact that I’ve spent many such occasions slaving away in the kitchen convinced that every item on the table must be homemade. Thankfully (for the sake of my own sanity) I’ve become more relaxed [...]
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You Are The Stuffing
You’re complicated and complex, yet all your pieces fit together.
People miss you if you’re gone – but they’re not sure why.
What Part of Thanksgiving Are You?
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November can be summed up in one word – Blur.
Tonight after I pick Adam up at the airport we will drive to Las Vegas. Adam and I have been married eleven years but this will be our first holiday with his mom. Traditionally I would be pouring over recipes, making grocery lists, preparing [...]
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Last Saturday the family ate lunch at a fun little taco shop here in San Diego. Adam had eaten there once before with his co-workers and he knew that I would enjoy it too. We are always on the lookout for restaurants “off the beaten path”. The name is the first indication that [...]
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Megan wrote,
I am thankful for my mom because she is always there to help me when I need help. I wish she would always be with me. Also I am thankful for my dad. When he is on a trip for work he always brings me something back. Also I am [...]
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In the hustle and bustle of everyday life it is easy to take relationships for granted. Many families traditionally take a few minutes before their Thanksgiving feast to share at least one thing they are thankful for. Despite being thankful for many things, my default answer as a mom is “family”.
Appreciation shouldn’t [...]
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I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O LORD,
make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8
This week a friend in my community group gave me the sweetest gift. She remembered me saying that I don’t sleep well when Adam is out of town. I avoid going to bed until it is [...]
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It’s happened. I’m no longer cool enough to hold my daughter’s hand at school. Never-mind that she voluntarily clutches my hand during our walk to and from school. Yet upon entering the school grounds Megan pulls away and walks herself to the second grade playground. I know better than to take [...]
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