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Our Summer Lists :: Summer Fun
Oh, summer! I’ve been pondering the idea of summer after having several conversations with Moms about the challenges that summer brings. And, I think it’s due to the fact that for at least 13 years of our lives (if you were a school student in America) we had summer. Summer = a break from normalcy, extra time to do fun…
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When you struggle to delight
Lately the Lord has been uncovering some issues in my heart that need work as it relates to my children. I’m struggling to delight in them. I love them. I want to be their Mom. I would have it no other way. But somehow the day in and day out of caring for them, seeking to meet their ever-increasing needs,…
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From the Kitchen :: Rustic Blueberry Pie
Blueberry season is just around the corner, and you may have noticed the price for a pint of blueberries has gone down considerably in the grocery store recently. I noticed this when I walked into the store on Saturday morning and decided that I needed a blueberry pie. The only problem is that no one else in my…
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The time I measured our growth by lunch at Chick-fil-A
A few weeks ago I took my four children to Chick-fil-A for lunch. We had just finished our semester of homeschooling and I thought celebrating with lunch out was a good idea. This may not seem like a big deal to any of you who are reading this; Moms take their kids to Chick-fil-A every day. However, for me it was…
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8 Things I Learned in May
Another month has passed, and as we enter into June, inspired by Emily from Chatting at the Sky, I’m going to re-cap what I learned last month. Sometimes serious things, sometimes silly; all worth remembering. 1. Road trips with my children by myself are pretty easy these days. Everyone can walk, hold hands into the pit stop location, and feed themselves…
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A letter to Moms who have come before me and to those who come behind
Dear Mom, I thought I knew what it would be like to be in your shoes. I watched you kiss your children, wipe the tears from their eyes, and snuggle them close. I wanted to have that same bond, and I looked forward with great anticipation when I would have a baby of my own. Your devotion to your…
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The Unseen Work
We’ve been living in our home in Virginia now for about three months. I’ve spent more time on Pinterest in the past few months than I have in the past year, trying to get ideas for decorating and creating a home that we love. My mind has been busy with paint colors, curtain options, gallery walls and throw pillows. And it’s…
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What I Learned in April
Once again, I’m totally in shock that April is over. I probably say something like this every month, but for some reason April really went by quickly. In an effort to look back and reflect on what I’ve learned every month, I’m once again linking up with Emily Freeman to re-cap the funny, random, insignificant turned memorable, and sometimes serious…
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A Message for your Home
I have some really exciting news for you today! News that I think you and your home will be happy to hear! You might remember this post from two weeks ago, where I shared a little bit about an online course I was taking called Cozy Minimalist, by Myquillin Smith (aka, Nester). It was a four week course that I…
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From the Kitchen:: Honey Mustard Chicken
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe here, so I thought I’d share an easy favorite with you. You probably have everything in your pantry/fridge/freezer, so if you’re looking for a new chicken dish, I’ve got one for you today! Growing up we had company for dinner on a regular basis. My mom had a few meals that typically…
