I grew up with a dedicated father and I know what a gift that is. He miraculously figured out how to "dad" well, even though he only met his own father once and had no example to follow. And of course he isn't a perfect father (as no man is) but he is a great one. … Continue reading The One Thing Every Good Dad Needs
Parenthood
Baby Spica Cast Adventures {part poo}
It happened. The dreaded diaper blow-out in the spica cast. I have had multiple dreams about it and it was as bad-even worse- than I imagined. It got all over the inside of her cast and even came out one leg opening. I used 100 wipes, a few swear words, a rubber spatula from the … Continue reading Baby Spica Cast Adventures {part poo}
But it’s gonna be hard
So the doctor said she still has to have surgery. We prayed and you prayed and still we have to face the dreaded surgery. And I am so thankful that my baby girl will be able to walk and run and twirl someday because this is available to us. But I am disappointed that God's plan … Continue reading But it’s gonna be hard
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
Around the Corner
I've been saying for months that as soon as our new baby arrives, things around our house should finally feel manageable again. Ridiculous, I know, but I've been pregnant for 2 years. Like an elephant. Pregnancy, loss, pregnancy, loss, pregnancy, so sick, loss, moved to a new house, pregnant, so sick, moved to a different … Continue reading Around the Corner
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
Star Wars Party {6th Birthday}
I love honoring milestones and making time to weave the golden threads of celebration into life, so here's another fun idea to add to my party planning series. For most of us born in the mid-70's, throwing our kids a Star Wars birthday party is almost as exciting as being at our own 30 years ago. My husband was (and still is) a big fan, … Continue reading Star Wars Party {6th Birthday}
Glimpses of Light
I was talking with a friend recently about this season of parenting small kids. She said that her husband refers to it as "The Dark Ages." And yes, he loves his life and his wife and his babies, but I know what he means. These are some dark times. The Dark Ages lacked intellectual enlightenment (I … Continue reading Glimpses of Light
Our California Flower
I grew up in Oregon, my husband Brian grew up in Florida and it wasn't until our mid-20's that we found each other in California. We met, fell in love, married and started our family here. And while we curse the housing market and the heat waves with no air conditioning, we love it here. … Continue reading Our California Flower
The Uneven Road
We're on the road again. The hopeful, worry-filled, nauseous, miracle laden road to having a baby. Having babies used to seem so straight forward. You plan out your ideal season to be pregnant, aim for birthdates that are convenient, open the borders and then get busy. Maybe you chart some stuff and worry a little, … Continue reading The Uneven Road
Golden Threads 