So my child has a sleep disorder. One that is not curable with therapies or surgeries or, really, medication. He has not slept through the night (8 completely uninterrupted, asleep hours) more than a handful of times in 26 months and 9 days. But who’s counting, right? I am. His tired mama. Who would like… Continue reading A Rant about Sleep (or lack thereof…)
Christin, at Joyful Mothering, is hosting this book study. We are studying “Pursuit of Proverbs 31” by Amy Bayliss. I have only read the intro and the first chapter, but so far I am loving this book. A number of years ago I memorized Proverbs 31:10-31. This was in the midst of our infertility struggle… Continue reading Pursuit of the Proverbs 31 Woman: Week 1
I guess it is! Today is my hubby’s birthday, and my Dad & Stepmom left town. My Mom agreed to stay (up all night) with the kiddo, so we’re having an impromptu “couple” night! All night! We might sleep until noon! Uninterrupted! Last night the kiddo was up from 2:30 until 6:00. I had a… Continue reading Is It Really February 11?
I’ve written before about my love of the television show “Parenthood.” While I watch it, it prompts me to think about all sorts of things. Sometimes it makes me think about the topics at hand; this week it was secondary infertility and lack of sponatneous sex with your spouse, throwing a birthday party for a… Continue reading More on "Parenthood" (but maybe not really)
My baby is disappearing. In his place is a little boy. One who runs. And tries to repeat everything we say. One who hugs us. And eats more than I do some days. Instead of onesies, we have t-shirts and little carpenter jeans. Instead of plain socks we have shoes that tie. Sippy cups, instead… Continue reading Disappearing
Tuesday at MOPS our Executive Minister was the guest speaker. I love our Exec. Min. I actually have a teeny tiny crush on him. But every time he opens his mouth, wisdom pours out. He began his talk by saying there is no such thing as balance. Society today tells people, especially mothers, I think,… Continue reading Managing the Tension
Let me start by saying, I realize how wonderfully blessed I am to have the husband I do. He is truly a wonderful man. I also realize I am wonderfully blessed to have the marriage I do; my husband is not overseas fighting the war, or an OTR truck driver. He is home every night.… Continue reading I Miss My Husband
I take my roles as wife and mother very seriously. I feel like this is where God has called me to live right now: as a stay at home wife and mother. So I feel this immense pressure to “do it right.” Now I realize that “right” is what is right for my family –… Continue reading Scheduling My Life
Last night Keith and I stayed in a hotel. Without our baby. Yep. Grammy came and stayed with Little Man while Daddy & Momma embarked on a little getaway. It was good to get away. I missed Little Man way more than I thought possible, but I only called my mom twice: once to tell… Continue reading Juno vs. The Gladiator
Disclaimer #1: If you don’t have a biblical worldview, you will disagree with everything I am about to post. Therefore, since we start at different points of view, arguing is pointless. (said worldview being this: sex is for marriage. period. end of discussion.) Disclaimer #2: I think there does need to be reform in the… Continue reading The Disconnect – Updated
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