I have recently been pondering what elements truly make a place feel safe and homey, encouraging a sense of community. And something that shouldn't be a surprise, but still likes to sneak up on me is imperfection. In a social media obsessed world (guilty), it is easy to get caught up in another person's highlight … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 23: Simple Imperfection and Community
"Anybody can look at you. It's quite rare to find someone who sees the same world you see." -John Greene Today's idea is really simple. I want you to think of a person in your life right now that just gets you. They totally understand where you are coming from, half the time you don't … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 22: Treasuring the Few Who Really Know
It is a very common occurrence. You meet someone and one of the first questions you ask is, "What do you do?" This happens every day, all day long. It is a simple question, but the answer can be complicated. It holds within it the power to dictate how we see ourselves, where our identity … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 21: Where My Identity Lies
Are you the type of person that typically makes New Years resolutions? I am. I love a challenge and the beginning of a new year always seems like the fresh start I've been looking for... But things change when you begin to take into consideration not just your goals, but those of your family and … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 20: New Years Ideals
I am the first to get excited about magical stories, Santa included. Last night, as I was rocking my little guy to bed, I heard myself tell him about Santa coming and the presents he will leave under the tree. There is so much magic and excitement around Christmas... it is absolutely contagious, even for … Continue reading Motherhood Thoughts on Christmas Eve
How many of you grew up having Pecan Pie at Thanksgiving or Christmas? To be honest, I didn't, but I have recently decided that I LOVE it after trying this recipe! When Mason and I still lived in California, we had some friends over for dinner and they brought this pie for dessert. I remember … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 19: The Perfect Pecan Pie
Do you even get to the end of the week and realize that none of your to-do list got done? Like where did the week go?? I am currently in a stage where Ford and I are at home a lot together and he wants my full attention AT. ALL. TIMES. This is a beautiful, … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation: 18
I have come to realize that the phase of toddlerhood we are in right now is affectionately called the “Terrible Twos” which is a joke and horrible. My son is only 20 months and I’ve heard this stage goes well into 3 years of age, so whoever named this stage was very short sighted. Have … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation: 17
I was pushing my luck. Well, actually I was pushing a cart at the grocery store but Ford and I were pushing our luck because it was dangerously close to nap time, but I knew we had to stop by the grocery store before heading home if I had any chance of having dinner ready … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation: 16
The air is crisp. The trees have finally decided to show some of their color. Flyers for fall festivals line the windows of coffee shops and sweaters are being pulled out of closets (or in my case, being bought at Target.) Fall is finally here! And you will hear me singing, “It’s the most wonderful … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation: 15
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