This is a story about unfounded guilt and worry. I can’t really hide that I’m a huge literacy nerd. I started reading books about the value of reading books when I was in high school. It continued through college and early marriage. So by the time I made it through …
Today I was asked fairly frankly about how much we budget for groceries each month.And the person responded with a dropped jaw and a stammer when I answered.After reflection, it reminded me that our budget would seem completely inadequate to some and a massive blessing to others. I’m not going …
We are home again.A vacation was nice.But my own bed felt nicer.Tomorrow’s the day I will conquer the grocery list, the post-vacation workout, the menu-planning, etc.Today, I got the vacation laundry done and read to my boys for a couple hours. And that was enough.
Our first family vacation ever. Just what I needed after an extended illness. I keep on telling Michael that when we move to France, I will absolutely miss my Minnesota autumns. Because, really. We’re blessed to live in a state that has four incredibly distinct seasons. Obviously, there will be …
I haven’t mentioned the chickens lately, because…. Nothing really was exciting. They were eating. And pooping. And being chickens. With nothing to show for it….. Until today. We found our first two eggs today.