Dear 2014,I’m not “choosing a word” this year.I’ve found that when I’ve chosen words in the past, they have been what I intended to accomplish in my life, but my secret heart just wanted God to magically create those things in my life. *poof* Heather is now the most organized, …
Unless health fails or heaven descends, I plan to take a break from most internet activity until the new year.Not really for any spiritual self-ascetic reason. Just because. I guess you could blame it on France. Or New House. Or Children. But mostly because the things I appreciate most in …
Don’t you hate how everyone is telling you how to be festive these days? That you need to do XYZ so you’re not (shudder…) THE GRINCH. Or EBENEEZER SCROOGE without a changed life!!! When did Christmas come to be about traditions? And baked goods? This year, I wanted a break. …
We’ve been working on “the art of gracious conversation” with Million. Asking people how they’re doing, if they had a pleasant holiday, sharing some encouraging words, and listening while they answer, etc. One question we’ve given him as a backup for if he can’t think of another question is “What …
I finally have a moment, sitting in my “cozy spot.” This post deserved more time than I have had for the past many days. This year we’re doing Christmas simple. Just the tree, the lights, and whatever paper ornaments Million and I muster up. I was finding myself discontented with …