Poppy is 6 months old now and we have officially been living with a spica cast for 12 weeks. She gets her final cast off in just 2 weeks. I can hardly believe it. I can't wait to snuggle her little body, give her a bath, take her for a swim, not stress about the … Continue reading Baby Spica Cast Adventures {part four}
Good Practices
Invited In
Our little Poppy gets a lot of attention these days. We get plenty of stares and strangers asking questions- because it's not often you see a baby in a cast. People are curious (and mostly kind) and I've found that if I engage them, they do their best to encourage. And sometimes they say dumb … Continue reading Invited In
Abide
I've been praying since I was a child and I still do it everyday. Not just at mealtimes and bedtime, but in bursts throughout the day as I process and think. Like a conversation I am always having in my head. Prayers of thanks, prayers for help, prayers on others behalf, prayers for clarity, prayers of … Continue reading Abide
New Every Morning
My kids are asleep in their beds, which is good news for them because I am not fit to be with others right now. The last two hours were not ones I am proud of and as I hang my head in my hands, all I can think of is, "His mercies are new every … Continue reading New Every Morning
Be Part of Something Good
I love stories about people who are really making a difference. We all want to be reminded that humans can and still do incredible things. We want to know that for every tragic or evil thing we hear of, good and right are fighting back. It's energizing to see people making radical moves and thinking up innovative … Continue reading Be Part of Something Good
After Dinner Walk
One of my favorite past times is the After Dinner Walk. 10 minutes, 20 minutes, an hour- whatever we can pull off. Nothing beats getting out the door to roam around the neighborhood on foot. So much good in there. Being present, working off some of that meal, the beauty of the outdoors, space to … Continue reading After Dinner Walk
Backside of the Mountain
Celebrating your own birthday is one of the more exciting things in life. Yesterday my son went over some of the details he had planned for his 6th birthday, which is 9 months away. He will be Luke Skywalker, his little sister will be this robot on the Star Wars Lego video game that she has affectionatly named "Cherry Tomato" … Continue reading Backside of the Mountain
I Hate Dinner
I am currently living under a big dark cloud. I am easily frustrated, mostly disengaged and always tired. I'm nauseous from the moment I lift my head in the morning until after I fall asleep each night. I have spent much of the past four weeks in my pajamas, canceling everything on my calendar and … Continue reading I Hate Dinner
Considerate Kids
When I was a brand new mom I was terribly concerned about how my child was impacting those around me. Anytime he woke up, he would immediately scream for food as loud as 10 babies and I would do things like abandon my cart at Target and run for the car. I was a nervous wreck … Continue reading Considerate Kids
What a Hoot {Owl Themed 1st Birthday Party}
Party Planning Series Over the next few weeks I will be sharing highlights from parties I've hosted. Why? Because I believe in honoring milestones and making time to weave the golden threads of celebration into our lives. I am no professional party planner and these are not super fancy events. They are at-home get togethers with family and close friends where connection … Continue reading What a Hoot {Owl Themed 1st Birthday Party}
Golden Threads 