The Master Mama
Living as a mama is one of those gloriously difficult endeavors. On the one hand, it is a journey of hope and fulfillment as we engage wee souls and witness unique moments of discovery and development. On the other, it is a filthy and frantic scramble through brambles and booby-traps of the home and heart. … Read more
Many pieces create a Whole picture
{I wrote this post in an entirely different voice a few days ago. I shared my ‘list’ of reasons and rationale. I gave credit to some beautiful women in my life. I was much more…literal. But now and then my Writing Voice shows Herself. And I love her. So I went for that voice instead. … Read more
Passover
Sweep the floor, read a story, mop the floor, wipe a nose. Choose the wine, kiss a cheek, knead the dough, and on it goes…. It’s Passover. Seder night. Maundy Thursday. All kinds of terms and titles and descriptions, but really, one reason: The Lamb. As I sweep and cook and wipe and prepare, my … Read more
The other night, I received this kind-hearted messaged. It comes from someone who has seen my boys and sees beauty in my family, but it presented questions and thoughts that hadn’t really crossed my mind. In the chance that others have been wondering the same, I thought I would post it. I hope my response … Read more
To follow up….
The following is a brief follow-up to last night’s post. Thank you so much for the comments and emails– encouraging. Today was intense. And so worth it. We started the day: Early. and with another snatch of the sugar jar (how…?) and with a bucket of clay face mask dumped on what was left of … Read more
Stuck with me
{It is so far past midnight but the evening was well worth it. But, I’ve committed to getting these Monday posts up so here you go. I hope it’s lucid! It’s been a busy few days! } My home, these boys, the emotions and intensity and destruction…it’s a lot, some days. To be more specific, … Read more
Where the wild things are
{Note: While the focus of this post is on boys, it is in no way intended to minimize the beautiful wild of girls. There are times when I simply need to focus and write from where I am and what I see, without ‘disclaiming’ and ‘qualifying’ all other perspectives and potentials. YES, girls are beautiful … Read more
self care initiative
It was one of those coveted afternoon hours that many mamas dream: all three kiddos were napping at the same time. I leaped across the laundry, thought about the dishes, grabbed my computer, made a salad, brewed a quick cuppa, and hopped into the tub, salad and all. Somewhere between the romaine, Google, … Read more
in the now and not yet
For some, there is an emphasis on certain theories surrounding the second coming of the Christ (think terms such as millennialism, pre-tribulation, rapture, dispensationalism, etc.). They know all ‘the signs’. The timing is clear. They’ve made preparations and they’re certain that everything in motion towards a soon and sudden end. Unfortunately, as they interpret all … Read more
arise
The sky is grey and the temperature is above zero degrees. I can hardly express how amazing that feels! Granted, some yards still hold snow above my head (yes, snow piled like seven feet high!), the streets are still iced over, and spring blizzards could still blow in, but there’s HOPE(!!!) and that’s all I … Read more
