My body is ready for sleep long before my brain is ready to shut off. Many nights I lie awake, as my mind vomits information it's held onto all day long. Did I pack Eli's snack? I really shouldn't put off that freelance query any longer. We need to start practicing Spanish. Is … [Read more...] about A Girl, a Mom, and a Rock
God Willing and the Snow Don’t Melt
Like most of the Midwest, I'm staring out at a very chilly winter wonderland. We received close to a foot of snow in less than 12 hours on Sunday, followed by a deep freeze for the record books. I noticed early last week that our furnace was making more noise than usual. It's … [Read more...] about God Willing and the Snow Don’t Melt
I’m About to be 39 (Again)
Photo by Julie Setmeyer (Red Thread Photography) Tomorrow begins my last year in my thirties. Yup, I'm about to be 39. Which is actually kind of like a bonus year, because I spent all of the year prior to my 38th birthday thinking I was already 38. I cannot even begin to tell … [Read more...] about I’m About to be 39 (Again)
Merry Merry (with a side of quite contrary church pants)
Photo credit: Julie Setmeyer Another Christmas has come and gone, and as I attempt to dig ourselves out of boxes, Nerf darts, and pine needles that fall if you just look at the tree wrong, I thought I'd give you a little Christmas recap. I'm sure many of you are wondering how … [Read more...] about Merry Merry (with a side of quite contrary church pants)
Dear Santa, Here Are 43 Of My Favorite Things
Right around the time I stumbled across "My Kid's Insane Christmas Wishlist, Annotated", Elena triumphantly handed us her list. Her single-spaced, double-sided 43-item list. I couldn't resist making my own comments on her Christmas thesis. 1. Netflix. Just an excuse to watch … [Read more...] about Dear Santa, Here Are 43 Of My Favorite Things