seeking God over parenting theory
Hi friends. I’m over at The Lookout Magazine today talking about how in the early days of parenting, I tried to be a perfect mom and then eventually began to… Read more seeking God over parenting theory →
from the archives: granola & glasses of milk
When I was a new mom, my friends surprised me: they loved me in ways I didn’t know I needed. This is a post from the archives about what I… Read more from the archives: granola & glasses of milk →
embracing the mundane
A few years ago, we were living pretty disconnected and frazzled lives. Kyle and I barely passed each other in and out the door each night, and we were beginning… Read more embracing the mundane →
other heroes
Mommas who send your little people off to someone else while you work: I know the complicated feelings so well. If you’re anything like me, you feel a mixture of… Read more other heroes →
let’s hug.
“You know the only people who are always sure about the proper way to raise children? Those who’ve never had any.” (Bill Cosby) Truer words have yet to be spoken. I confess, I was a little afraid of myself pre-parenting. I thought I would fight the comparison-game, size up other parents and wonder whose kid was better at eating organic carrots. I envisioned long days sitting outside of pre-school pickup, dodging other moms with fear of judgment and scowling. But I’ve been shocked (and relieved) to find the very opposite.… Read more let’s hug. →
