A couple of months ago, my husband gave me an assignment. He demanded that I plan a trip for the moms in our small group. He also made the suggestion that changed everything. “Pick a date. You’re going no matter what. And whoever can join you, great.” …Because we’ve tried this before, and it’s never […]
On Experiencing a Personal-Sized Tornado.
Last weekend I went on a girl’s trip with a few Moms in my small group. But I’ll get back to that another day. I got home from that trip around 3:15 Sunday afternoon, and when I drove up and parked, Fred (The Cat) came running up to me, with a very uncharacteristic nervous series […]
Bits and Pieces Of Life.
I’m seriously behind at life right now. Despite the fact that I feel like I’ve been breathlessly working all week to get caught up. Okay no I lied. I’m too obsessed with outdoors and Springtime and my new hammock to try and put together thoughts anymore. (But that’s Ali, not me. I can’t take a […]
On Becoming a Texter.
Using my voice has been a challenging exercise in the past week and a half, and it was at its peak of impossibility last Thursday. Chris had arranged for his Mom to stay with the kids all day so that I could rest quietly upstairs, which worked out well since I ended up getting checked […]
I’m Going To Need a Bigger Porch Swing…
2011… 2012… 2013… (The Year of the Forgotten Porch Swing…and Easter Joy.) 2014… 2015. Happy Easter, from our [growing] family to yours! And no, Mom. “Growing” does not mean I’m pregnant.
The Year, In Emoji.
This symbol is what one of my friends so artistically created to represent how many of us feel about this year. Aside from the smile in the middle of the turd, it’s accurate. Because everyone we know is experiencing. Maybe it’s just Alabama – or maybe it’s all of the United States. Who knows, maybe […]
This Week’s Headlines
This week’s household headlines: “’Hopping around is so much fun – when you’re naked’, Agree Toddler Boys Everywhere.” “Negligent Mother Makes Children Wait Until She Finishes Her Lunch Before Fixing Them Their Third Lunch. Authorities Launch Investigation.” “Toddler Places Open Mouth on Meat Counter at Publix Three Times – Then Acts Shocked At Mother’s Screams […]
On The Issue of Being a Morning Person.
God has blessed me with children who appreciate the fine art of sleeping. Ali napped until she was five, Noah’s still napping at four, and they both wake up well after the 7 o’clock hour (and have been known to sleep until 9:30.) As such, it is only right and honorable to homeschool my children. […]
Cherries, Take Me Away.
My life has been the definition of “train wreck” lately. Nothing devastating or life-changing – no worries. Just a constant onslaught of sicknesses and injuries and roadblocks and traumatic doctor visits. The upside is, they often make good blog posts. Y’all have read about some of them, but I haven’t written about a lot of […]
Because Printing Is Hard.
In this digital age of presentations and tablets and electronic interfacing notes, we have lost the fine art of simple printing. Ink on paper. And archaic and environment-destroying though it may be, sometimes it is still necessary. I miss Kinko’s. All I wanted was a black and white coloring book – the one I told […]