A few months ago, I heard that BookSneeze was accepting applications from bloggers to blog for Women of Faith. I applied, thinking . . . . "Y'know, I really should explore the spiritual aspects of this slob-thing, and this might be a good way to start doing that." I never heard from them, and assumed that I had been rejected. And perhaps . . … [Read more...]
I Wonder What It’s Like to Get a Running Start . . .
Today is the first day of school. It's back to routine. I'm sad. (So sad that I won't elaborate on just-how-sad out of fear that my computer will be ruined by the flood of tears.) But the routine does feel good. I got out of bed at 6 a.m. and immediately stripped the sheets. I got dressed in my … [Read more...]
Delusions of My Future – I’ll Suddenly Be Crafty
Craftiness is one of my delusions. I've had a lot of excuses for not being crafty over the years. A few were: It's hard to start a project when there is no guarantee of uninterrupted time to finish it. It's difficult to browse a craft store with a child along who wants to do every project that he/she sees displayed on an end-cap. (Or … [Read more...]
Wonder if You Would Recognize Me in a Crowd?
If you'd like to see a non-costumed picture of me, go check out my Speaking Page. And while you're there, try to think of someone you know in the DFW area who might need a speaker for their moms' group! … [Read more...]
Delusions of My Future – I’ll Suddenly Get in Shape
This one isn't as much of a delusion, as a hope. And a dread. I've been in shape before. I know it can be done, and I know that I can do it. The times when I've been in shape, I had little ones at home with me. Really, they aren't an excuse. But over the last year or so, I haven't been in shape. I've gone through phases of exercising, … [Read more...]
Delusions of My Future – I’ll Suddenly Be Efficient
I lost a button. An important button. On my favorite shorts. My favorite shorts that actually fit. And my natural thought process went along these lines: "Oh, I just don't have the time to deal with this right now. After school starts, I'll be able to stop and deal with things like this and do things like sewing on buttons. … [Read more...]
Fun or Responsibility, a Grown-Up’s Dilemma
When I taught at an international school in Thailand for two years, I attended multiple meetings where we were trained in how to deal with the unique challenges of kids who moved a lot. I remember learning about two contrasting reactions to change/leaving. Some people get close to the time of departure, and withdraw. They realize that they … [Read more...]
Always Looking for More . . .
I'm naturally frugal. As in, the coupon thing wasn't a whole new way of life, it was just a method to support my already-existing cheapness. Another characteristic of my frugality is that I'm always looking to stretch any blessing as far as it can possibly go. Until sometimes it's not such a blessing. When I receive a giftcard, I hit the … [Read more...]
Delusions of My Future
On August 22nd, my identity changes. I will no longer be a mother of pre-schoolers. Being a Stay at Home Mom will take on a new look, and a new definition. People will start to wonder (legitimately) . . . What does she do all day? For years, I've dreaded this day. I love being a full-time mom with little ones by my side every. . . single … [Read more...]
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