My attempt to be an authentic woman in an inauthentic world
Posted in Life, Motherhood on Jan 12th, 2010
If it’s fluffy, shiny or covered in rhinestones my girls are drawn to it like moths to a flame. It would seem that, while I have poured all of my fashion expertise into their young lives since the day they were born, they have developed their own sense of style. A sense of style quite contrary [...]
Posted in Faith, Life, Motherhood on Jan 9th, 2010
Before I entered the world of motherhood I had some pretty strong (and ignorant, mind you) ideas of what kind of mom I was going to be. I visualized myself prancing around town toting my offspring in a pristine and crumb-free stroller, with my hair bouncing on my shoulders just like Gwyneth Paltrow and baby [...]
Posted in Life, Motherhood on Jan 6th, 2010
When Jackson turned a year old I embarked on a bittersweet journey through grief. People grieve for a number of reasons: Death of a loved one, a loss of some kind, a move, a change in job, divorce, an empty nest or their team losing the Rose Bowl. There are so many reasons. And I believe each [...]
This girl doesn’t make New Year’s resolutions. I think I stopped making lists like that ten or so years ago. Not that there’s anything wrong with New Year’s resolutions, but I have found them to be ineffective for me personally. Rather, before the New Year begins I take a look back at the year passing, [...]
Very few things make me want to get up and make a fool out of myself like Amy Grant’s CD Home For Christmas. Bought in 1992 (yes, you read that correctly – nineteen ninety-two), this CD is probably considered a Christmas heirloom these days. My college roommate and I played it continuously throughout the holiday [...]
Posted in Life, Motherhood, Random on Dec 8th, 2009
I need an easy button.
Running errands yesterday on less than a quarter tank of gas, calculating how much cash I have to spend, how much I’ve spent, how many more gifts I need to buy, how can I make due with what I’ve got, and can I make it to the cheap gas station before [...]
Dashing through the store
With my cart leading the way
‘Or the aisles I go
Laughing all the way!
Here and there I dart
Searching for a steal
Oh what fun it is to shop
And find the perfect deal.
Oh…Jingle bells
Jingle bells
Jingle all the way!
‘Tis the season for crazy drivers, holiday deals, gift wrapping, cookie baking, carols, parties, gifts, cards, hustling [...]
One of my favorite songs from the beloved classic “White Christmas” is a duet sung by Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney. The song is titled “Count Your Blessings” and begins with these simple lyrics:
If you’re worried and you can’t sleep
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings.
I’m counting my blessings. [...]
Everyone seems to be in a perpetual state of thanksgiving these days. At least, the people I have encountered on facebook. A few days ago, as I scrolled through my facebook homepage, I picked up on a recurring theme in many of my friends’ status updates: thanksgiving. They weren’t reminding the world that November is [...]
When pumpkins start popping up at local farms and grocery stores I get giddy anticipating our annual visit to the pumpkin patch. I visualize what our front porch will look like with a big fat splash of fiery pumpkin orange. Ultimately, this image triggers a memory of a pumpkin I had in college. My one moment [...]
Welcome to my blog. My name is Amy, and I wear a lot of different hats: wife, mother, daughter, sister, missionary, teacher, friend...and the list goes on. Life is a balancing act, and one I do not excel at. I find that each new season brings about more opportunities to learn, grow and allow God to continue the refining work in me. The pages of this blog are a glimpse into the lessons I am learning and the journey I am taking. I hope you enjoy!