A year ago, I was in a room full of moms as worship music started playing and just as the lights started to fade and I started to breathe more slowly … [Read more...] about On Moms, Praise Hands, and Worship Feet
“No” is an Open Door
"We're going to have to cut 5 positions." That was the verdict that came down when the budget line items didn't match the cash flow for the school … [Read more...] about “No” is an Open Door
An Open Letter To My Husband : Team Work Really DOES Make the Dream Work
Dear SBMOG, You know how I like to avoid cliches like the plague (see what I did there?), but I just have to tell you something that has surprised me … [Read more...] about An Open Letter To My Husband : Team Work Really DOES Make the Dream Work
Present Over Perfect – A Look at Grace Filled Growth
This past Friday, we had a rough day at our house. Between my exhaustion level and the kiddos not napping and as it turns out, my oldest waking up … [Read more...] about Present Over Perfect – A Look at Grace Filled Growth
Word of the Year – Present
Listen, I know it's July. I know I was supposed to write my "word of the year" post back in like, January. Truth be told, I've known my word - … [Read more...] about Word of the Year – Present
Making Room at the Table
I wish adulting came with a detailed diagram. Instructions on how to fill out tax forms (I always have to call my dad), remove my hair from the tub … [Read more...] about Making Room at the Table
Owning Your Fearfully and Wonderfully Made-Ness
This month, we've been talking about what it means to be "just" a mom, "just" an anything, really. I started by telling you about someone asking me if … [Read more...] about Owning Your Fearfully and Wonderfully Made-Ness
How “Just” a Mom Said a Big Yes with a Small Cup of Coffee
This is a weirdly hard post for me to write. It has nothing to do with the content, but more how the content tends to come out. This is my Mentos in … [Read more...] about How “Just” a Mom Said a Big Yes with a Small Cup of Coffee
Golf Simulators, Whiffing, and Motherhood
Way back when my husband and I first started dating, I had this fun idea that he should take me to do something I had never done before but he had so … [Read more...] about Golf Simulators, Whiffing, and Motherhood
You Are NOT Just a Mom
Are you ever in a situation where someone asks you what you do and either you or they say or imply that you’re JUST a mom? Just is a weirdly powerful … [Read more...] about You Are NOT Just a Mom