My husband who loves, serves, and guides me. My baby who cuddles, smiles, and talks to me 90% of his awake moments. Leftover Banana Whole Wheat pancake batter to make for lunch. Temperatures warming enough by mid-day to warrant short walks. A handed down baby carrier that is oh-so comfortable. Sisters who get it and… Continue reading thankful
My morning cup of coffee has increased in size by a few cups recently. And there’s a routine to go with the giant mug that holds 5 cups: The Husband is kissed goodbye, I tidy the kitchen from us eating breakfast, fix my giant mug, and then our Sunshine stirs and beckons me from upstairs.… Continue reading blessed sleep
It’s still snowing. It has been for the past sixteen hours or so and it’s supposed to continue through to this evening. The Husband was out snow blowing our driveway at 5am but you wouldn’t know it if you tried pulling in right now. Last evening I tried to be positive as I commented on… Continue reading the morning so far
An onion and a few cloves of garlic have been chopped. I still don’t know exactly what we’re eating for dinner tonight, but anything good starts with those two items, so we’re heading in the right direction, right? I was positively giddy when I slipped out of my room at 6:24am this morning only to… Continue reading a “nothing really” post
Today my little life has consisted of sleeping through my alarm, going to leave for church only to discover a dead car battery (and I was leading worship but I didn’t melt into a puddle of tears like I normally would — I am getting so mature), being rescued my be generous father-in-law, spending my… Continue reading sundays
This morning I laid you in your basket in the middle of the bathroom floor. As I scrubbed sinks, a toilet, shower, and tub, I sang and danced along to Shania Twain. You thought it was the best and grinned every time we made eye contact. I hope I’m a fun mom, but you probably… Continue reading little things i want to remember
The sky is grey and the ground a clean white. If you were with me right now, in my kitchen, I would make you a cup of tea because that’s what you drink on days like today. You would be able to look out the window in front of my sink straight into my neighbor’s… Continue reading what i would tell you
Hi Baby Boy. Happy 2 months of being in this world! I’m rocking you in my arms right now as you drift off to Dreamland. Perhaps you’ll stay asleep as I lay you down when I’m done with this. If not, that’s okay. I’m rather fond of rocking you. Last night I told your daddy… Continue reading 2 months
Most people I’ve had any sort of conversation with since my Sunshine Baby entered the world have asked how I’m adjusting to this new-to-me mommy role. They then quickly say, “Oh, I’m sure you’re a natural!” Well, I was born smack dab in the middle of a family of nine — a family where you… Continue reading adjusting
Dear God, Thanks for a good iron (if you hadn’t noticed — there’s a lot of ironing around here), lots of fun food options, a husband whose goal in life is to love You and his family better everyday, a sunny day, a house full of windows that’s up on a hill and welcomes the… Continue reading thanks