parenting

Lemon Bars and Love

Lemon Bars and Love

It was a lemon bar. Nothing of great importance. The only thing that mattered was that it was taken without permission. We have a pretty common saying in our house, “If it’s not yours, don’t touch it.” She forgot. It’s crazy how the things I think are a big deal, often fly right over my…

When Your Father Fails You

When Your Father Fails You

It’s easy to talk about Father’s Day when you were born into a family with a wonderful father. But this weekend I couldn’t help but think about all those who have grown up in homes very different from mine. From birth fathers who never show up, to present fathers whose hearts and minds are far removed, to abusive…

finding your own fairy tale

finding your own fairy tale

It was a Sunday morning. A beautiful morning with sunlight glinting through the windows. A morning that started with a lie and tears and parenting at its grittiest. It was a brutal reminder that while our story was incredible– we had jumped right smack-dab into the middle of child-rearing.  I thought about just going back to…

25 Snow Day Traditions

25 Snow Day Traditions

I’ve always loved snow and the way it blankets the world in white. Yes, it’s cold. Yes, it’s inconvenient. But it’s also beautiful and it slows life down. Which I truly think is a gift from God. Sometimes it’s just better to slow right down and drink deep of beauty. I’m also a lover of…

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