Through some recent correspondence with an old friend, I learned about some of her struggles during high school—and I learned how completely unaware I was. I wish so much that I could have related to her better at the time. Not because I think it would have made much of a difference in her life, but …
Pinning Down My Personal Style – part 2
Last week I talked about how pinterest has helped me pin down my personal style as it pertains to the home. This week, fashion! To my style pins, hop over here. When I look at pictures of myself in high school (even college), I'll think, "WHAT? I wore YELLOW??" Back then, I tried anything and …
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I Am Just a Mom
We are just moms. Every so often, a friend of mine who doesn't have children yet tells me that I am "such a good mom." I occasionally hear it other places, too. Like from my husband on Mother's Day or from my mom when I'm feeling defeated. Unfortunately, those sweet, well-intended words usually set …
Pinning Down My Personal Style
{1} {2} {3} One of the things I appreciate most about pinterest is that pins are arranged newest to oldest, as you scroll down. On my Home board, I can actually see my tastes evolving, which is so fun! I'm pinning more airy and almost spartan rooms. I'm intrigued by Scandinavian influences. I'm in …
No Ordinary People
I recently came across this quote by C.S. Lewis. I love the idea that there are no ordinary people, that none of us truly recognize our own worth. But I especially love its application to our children. Taking a moment to look at my stubborn three-year-old as a future force for good in the world—one …
To the Mother of Her First Baby
To the mother of her first baby, This month my first baby turns five years old. The infant that once fit on my chest as if he belonged there is now on his way to becoming the person he will be. Five years ago, I could never have understood how quickly and, simultaneously, slowly these five years …
