It brings me a lot of joy to put this post together year after year. Initially, I couldn’t think of many books I read for hobby in 2022 (so typical right now, snort), but then I remembered I shared many of them on social media (which is totally hilarious given I left that “world” in… [Read More]
A Rewind of Our Day
The digital clock has flipped over to 10:02 pm. Every small person has been tucked into bed with thirteen kisses and a carnival variety of bedtime songs sung by mom herself. As I walk across the floor, gathering a few things to accompany me for the evening, I hear my feet scuff the hardwood. Earlier… [Read More]
It’s time for me to leave social media
It’s time for me to leave social media. (I will still write here on my blog; more on that below.) You see, this leave has been picking up momentum since 2013 when a plump baby boy was placed on my chest after an emergency c-section delivery. I was 10 days past my due date, and… [Read More]
October Air
October’s weather log includes a lot of rain so far. I’m not keeping track on paper, but I suppose I am keeping track of how often I feel pleased over my purchase of rainboots earlier this month ;). This is the pair I bought. Also in support of the number of October rainy days: I… [Read More]
Sunday Sabbath and Minimizing Our Toys
Sunday morning greeted me with rain that fell for most of the day. When I woke the skies were cloudy and the ground was very wet, and I knew many thankful gardeners. One by one my children woke up. With the anticipation of church later that morning I was thankful I had showered last night…. [Read More]
In Living Color
Do you ever take a moment and pause what you’re doing, look around, and thank your Father for the day? So many times I find myself living with my head down, busy with making a meal or looking for a child. Of course, I’m always asking, “Has anyone seen Bauer? Where is the dog?” –… [Read More]
Our Latest Family Adventure!
Hello, blog reader friends. It’s been a while since I’ve written on here, yeah? I’ve often thought of this space in the last few months, many times truly hoping for a chance to sit down and write a little bit. Other times, I’ve had to remind myself the “lack” of time spent here is not… [Read More]
What GRADUATE SCHOOL is like as a mother of four young children
I’m nearing the end of my fourth class at Moody Theological Seminary. If you’re wondering what graduate school is like as a mother of four children, let me start with this: everything that was “in place” on day 1 of class is no longer in place for day 210 of class. (She roars with laughter.)… [Read More]
How is your January going?
We have had a good week, and I’m thankful. How has your week been? Or rather, your month of January? January started off on a heavy note with sickness. Chills, the rawest sore-throat, and a hammering headache. Slowly (and thankfully), the germs left and we are back together, back as a family unit, back trying… [Read More]
The books I read in 2021, plus a reading tip for mothers
HI! HAPPY NEW YEAR… ten days later ;) I’m chuckling as I type this post. Last year was busier than I had anticipated, and in many ways, it was much better than I could have wished it to be. There were two big changes for our family: Zack accomplished his first year in business (he… [Read More]
