Making Words Work for You
A few weeks ago I pondered celebrating the Sabbath and what exactly the rules were. And last week I got my answer. What I gleamed from the answers I received in Bible Club was that God doesn’t want celebrating the Sabbath to be stressful. So the goal should be to cut back by on our …
The last week and a half has been filled with one eye-opening experience after another. And here they all are! Smushed into one blog post in no particular order. via GIPHY Girl Scout cookies arrived on February 2nd. via GIPHY Since my 6-year-old is in a troop, my husband and I went a little nuts …
I have a confession. I’m in a Bible club. That’s not the confession. The confession is that I’m very confused. via GIPHY In Bible club we’re studying the Sabbath. I’m sure everyone reading this is familiar with the concept of the Sabbath. It’s where you spend one day of the week, traditionally a Sunday, resting …
“Disgraceful. Utterly disgraceful,” Clarissa said, scrolling through thumbnail images on Facebook. “I know,” Becky said. “It’s like A. Marie is thumbing her nose at you and all the work you do to help challenged mothers make appropriate birthday cakes for their kids.” “275 parts,” Clarissa said. “The video tutorial I made on how to prepare …
Becky sobbed uncontrollably. “How could she be so insensitive?” “Oh, Sweetie,” Clarissa said, “You know how that woman can be. Always thinking about herself.” Clarissa rocked Becky in her arms. Judy came out of the kitchen carrying a tray with a teapot and several steaming mugs. She placed the tray down on the coffee table, placed coasters …
I think by now I’ve made it pretty clear that I’m not normal – under any circumstances. It’s most obvious to me whenever I’m trying to do something for my kids and screw it up. That’s when I hear them. The judgy moms. via GIPHYA group of three voices that exist in my head and …
Last week, my two older kids participated in a nativity play. The play consisted of performers whose ages ranged from three years all the way to ten years of age. So as you can imagine, the evening was filled with all things adorable and cute. My son starred as one of the shepherds. And my …
Two weeks ago at church…..or maybe it was last week. I don’t know. It was a Sunday. via GIPHY My six year old participated in a small choir group at church. We’re new to this church so there was a lot I didn’t know, like where he was supposed to meet the other kids before …
Last week my husband celebrated the second anniversary of his 21st birthday. Unlike his first celebration of this glorious occasion, this one wasn’t as exciting….depending on one’s definition of exciting. My husband didn’t want much for his birthday which is a good thing because…well..he didn’t get much. I mean I love him and stuff but he …
With the kids back to school, the craziness at our house is in full gear. The six year old is in an after school program at his elementary school and attends Cub Scouts with my husband who is the den leader for that age group. I think. I’m not sure if he’s called “Den Leader” …
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