Our winters in the Bay area may be mild, but I'm still elated that spring is on its way! Aren't you? Last Easter, I confessed that I'm not that into bunnies, so I have to find alternatives for my Easter decorating. :) Adding a framed series of beautiful egg photos or spring flowers would be …
Squinting in the Shade
I'm excited to be guest posting today at Beauty Through Imperfection—my friend Paula's heartfelt blog encouraging wives and moms. I wind along the two-lane highway that leads to my home. As it always is at this time of day, the road is densely shaded. But with the sun low behind the trees …
Identity Beyond Motherhood
This post is a followup to my recent one on Motherhood as Identity. I recently stared composing a list in my head of things I say to my kids that may border on unusual. The list starts out innocuous enough . . . Please tell me I'm not the only one who frequently tells their children, "I'm your …
Outtakes
Yesterday was an off day. The boys bickered a lot more than normal. My older one (who rarely does this, on a regular day) kept intentionally provoking the younger one, and the younger one took the bait every time—screaming, pushing, or throwing himself on the floor in response. I was irritable in …
Happy One Year to Let Why Lead!
Although the blog actually began a few months prior, I didn't start writing with regularity until February, so here we are now, celebrating one fantastic year! My first post (still a favorite): Stomp Rockets and How Far We've Come My favorite forgotten post: The Lust for Comfort My most-viewed …
Instagram Wall Hanging
Remember my Pottery Barn advent calendar? It got a little makeover this weekend and now holds a handful of favorite instagram photos! In preparation for a post I'm really excited about—instagram printing options—I ordered these 3 by 3 prints from kanvess.com. I love them! Instagram is such a great …
