Today was one of those days. The kind where you fantasize about disappearing into a cabin in the woods with nothing but a blanket, a hot cup of coffee, and zero notifications. A day where the technology gremlins rise up in full rebellion, locking you out of social media, jamming your printer, and basically daring … Continue reading When You Want to Quit Everything, But Remember Why You Started
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When Motherhood Tests Your Faith (and Your Sanity)
I have four amazing children. They’re my sun, moon, heart, and every other sappy thing people say. Also—the oldest is twenty-I-know-everything-about-life years old, two are teenagers, and the youngest is 11 going on 35. So yes, they’re also the reason for the tic under my left eye and the mysterious 3 a.m. wake-ups in a … Continue reading When Motherhood Tests Your Faith (and Your Sanity)
Dear Younger Me
I have a 19-year-old daughter now, and I’ve gotta say, she’s pretty terrific. Smart, funny, gorgeous, light years ahead of where I was when I was her age. I wish I could say it was because I’m such an awesome parent, but if I’m going to be honest with myself, I don’t think that’s it. … Continue reading Dear Younger Me
Navigating the In-Betweens
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Christians LOVE that scripture. I mean, it’s up there with the Lord’s prayer and “For God so loved the world,” John 3:16 It’s one of the first scriptures we learn in Sunday school. It’s the talisman against anything we have to do or … Continue reading Navigating the In-Betweens
Identity Crisis
I’ve never really fit in anywhere. I’m too liberal for Republicans and too conservative for Democrats. Too spiritual for the Baptists and too worldly for the Pentecostals. I’m too loud for the introverts and too quiet for the extroverts. I make too much money, according to the Millenials and Gen Z’rs, and haven’t saved enough, … Continue reading Identity Crisis
New Beginnings Bring Hazards….And Rewards
Arkansas should come with a warning label. A massive sign with red lettering at the border of Oklahoma reading: “Warning: Brown Recluse, Black Widows, Lyme disease-carrying ticks, and Poison Hemlock await you. Enter at your own risk." I’m pretty sure this state is trying to kill me and my entire family. Someone over here has … Continue reading New Beginnings Bring Hazards….And Rewards
A Neurodivergent Childhood
Eight years ago, I carried my screaming four-year-old out the doors of Target and ran for my car, praying no one would call the cops because they thought I was kidnapping her. Luckily all I got was the judgemental stare-down from the Karen Mom. I could hear her thoughts. “That kid is too old for … Continue reading A Neurodivergent Childhood
There Is No “Easy” Season
Oh, mommas of babies and toddlers, I totally get it. It’s exhausting. The no sleep, leaky boobs, choking hazards, diaper blowouts, colic screaming, and days and nights all running together. Grocery store trips that take Jesus, a binky for the baby, and a bribe for the toddler to make it through. The judgemental looks from … Continue reading There Is No “Easy” Season
New Beginnings
I’ve lived in the Austin area for over 25 years now. It’s the longest I’ve ever lived in one area in my life. I was supposed to have only been here three years. Five at the max. I’ve always been a little bit of a gypsy at heart. My feet would get itchy after being … Continue reading New Beginnings
The Real Challenge of Parenting…and no, it’s not our kids.
I have four kids whom I love and adore. They are my sun, moon, heart, and all the other ridiculous sappy things. Additionally, I homeschool four said kids. This means they are also the cause of the tic under my left eye and why I sneak chocolate in the pantry on tough days. But even … Continue reading The Real Challenge of Parenting…and no, it’s not our kids.
Conversations With Coconuts 