There's something that happens when a child picks up a book. Whether they toddle over to a parent and plop on their lap or sneak pages under their sheets in the glow of a flashlight, when a child reads, magic happens. I don't say this to sound prosaic or poetic; I truly believe it. I've … Continue reading Writing for Children
Hi Friends, It's been a while since I've shared anything on this blog. Partially because life can be hectic with littles and life, but partially because I've been pursuing some other goals. Goals that will cause some changes around here. I like to write. No surprise, right? I've been blogging for nearly four years now, … Continue reading A New Chapter
Something happens when the leaves turn and the air chills. I'm not talking about going crazy for pumpkin everything and busting out the boots. I talking about how we suddenly crave warm comfort foods: soups, stews, and casseroles to name a few. There's something very nostalgic about the scent of yummy food after coming in … Continue reading Gluten-free Cornbread
I've been thinking lately about how God closes doors on us sometimes. In fact, there's a story in Acts about Paul and Silas about that very idea. After driving a demon out of a young girl, Paul and Silas were thrown into prison - the very definition of closed and locked doors. Not only were … Continue reading When the Door Closes
You're not good enough. On more than one occasion, I have heard those pesky words echoed in my head, whispering nastily in my ear. Like a tiny little seed, they fall on the surface of my heart and mind, and their small roots start wriggling their way deeper and deeper, like little fingers reaching. Maybe … Continue reading How to Battle Self-doubt
We are back again with another great breakfast! I get it. Morning's are crazy busy and if you're like me, you need tools in your arsenal that can help make things just a little easier. Because school mornings are straight up cray. What I love most about these waffles is, if you put in the … Continue reading Gluten Free Sweet Potato Waffles
The best laid plans of mice and men... I'm struggling to get my training in. Now, I didn't mean to start out with a little poem; that's just a happy accident, but it does sum up the past couple of weeks of training. My family took a road trip to Colorado for a wedding, and … Continue reading Half Marathon After Baby
Lately, on my runs, I've been listening to Laura Vanderkam's I Know How She Does It. In her book, she shares the habits and secrets of successful working moms and how they manage to get it all done while still creating time for family and life. I find this idea fascinating. I thought I'd have … Continue reading How to Find Time to Do It All
Well, if there's anything I've learned about motherhood and training it's this: You cannot control anything. This is what real life training with four kids looks like, and I just have to roll with it. My training was thrown completely out of wack the past two weeks, and it's been crazy. First, I got sick, … Continue reading Half Marathon After Baby
This past Saturday I ran my first long run in about 18 months. I went very slowly, taking care not to go out too quickly, because I knew I wanted to run the entire thing. It was a beautifully cool afternoon, sun hidden behind clouds, and the air had a faint hint of fall to … Continue reading Half Marathon After Baby
