BLESSED BEYOND EXHAUSTION
Sadly, my summer is just about over. These past few weeks have flown by and soon I’ll return to work and the kids will return to school. I know I shouldn’t complain about how quickly summer seems to go – I should be grateful to have the summer off – yet still it’s never quite long enough. Here are some of my favorite things from July. (some links are affiliate)…
I had a brain MRI. Several weeks ago I’d been plagued by migraines and headaches for over a month straight. Finally, one day while working with a student on his articulation skills and not being able to form coherent sentences myself, I knew I had to see a doctor. I made an appointment for the following morning and went to my primary care physician. He asked all the usual questions…
Hi, friends! And happy summer! I pray you are enjoying some rest and maybe a vacation or two here and there. It’s been relatively quiet here on the home front this summer so far. We’ve visited family in New Orleans and will be taking a quick vacation in July but mostly we are hanging out in our pool, reading, and watching movies at home together as a family. Here are…
It’s no secret that podcasts are my jam. While some people listen to audiobooks, I always have a podcast going in my ears. I enjoy learning new things and hearing interesting real-life stories. Several months ago I listened to an episode of Best of Both Worlds where the hosts discussed having a five year vacation plan, and this totally got me motivated to think about some fun trips I’d like…
I recently heard someone say that people have one of two core fears. The two core fears are: You will not be accepted They will leave you I know people who teach on core fears, and they always explain that there are several. But I think they can certainly all be boiled down to these two. I have a definite fear of not being accepted and it has the tendency…
I’m sitting at the local frozen yogurt shop, watching three of my children and an additional friend enjoying their sweet, cold treat. At the table next to me is a young married couple. (I know they’re married because they’re both wearing wedding rings.) They look to be in their late 20s but admittedly, the older I get, the less ability I have to judge others’ ages correctly. (I still think…
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! Never have I been so happy to see summer! This school year has been hard with lots of unexpected changes so I’m definitely looking forward to a few weeks of low-key time at home with family. Here are some of my recent favorite things. What have you been loving this month? These slides from Target: I bought these on a whim one afternoon after listening to…
April Favorites are here! I have lots of favorites this month so picking the ones I wanted to share with you has been hard! I’ve got everything from books and podcast episodes to a new favorite snack and a movie. Here we go! Find Your People: I’m a huge Jennie Allen fan and her latest book did not not disappoint. It’s all about how to find people you can do…
Happy March! I hope everyone is enjoying some spring-like weather. I think our weather in Tennessee has ADHD because it can’t decide if it’s supposed to be warm or cold. Our spring break ended with 4 inches of snow – not exactly the weather event I had in mind. Anyway, here are some things I’ve been loving lately. And as always, I’d love to hear some of your favorite things…
This little one is turning 4 in a few days, and I’m having a hard time believing it. Four seems so much older than three. Maybe it’s because four marks the beginning of preschool and thoughts of kindergarten. Or maybe it’s because four marks the ending of babies and toddlerhood. I’m not sure – all I know is this day has suddenly appeared and I’m not sure I’m ready for…