My attempt to be an authentic woman in an inauthentic world
Posted in Faith, Life, Motherhood on Feb 15th, 2010
Last week I was one twitch away from losing my sanity when, as I was driving to pick Sydney up from school, Brooklyn piped up from behind me, “I need to go potty.” Which triggered something in Jackson and he echoed her plea, “I need to go potty, too!” Even with the destination two minutes [...]
Posted in Life, Motherhood on Feb 10th, 2010
I knew something wasn’t quite right when I heard Jackson squealing with unabashed delight from the other room. My first mistake was being in the other room. My second mistake was allowing myself to be distracted by the ever-important task of plucking my eyebrows. Realizing the inspiration for Jackson’s joy couldn’t possibly be the zillionth [...]
Posted in Faith, Grace, Life, Motherhood on Feb 1st, 2010
I’m a lucky girl. I am surrounded by some of the most unbelievable women on. the. planet. Seriously. They are phenomenal mothers, wives, friends, cooks, home managers, and coupon clippers. They are smart, witty, pretty, read their Bibles and pray every day. It is simply an honor for me to be able to hang out [...]
Posted in Faith, Life, Motherhood on Jan 29th, 2010
Everyone deals with stress in their own special way. Some people lash out and attack, while some withdraw and end up with stomach ulcers. Others cry or spend money they don’t have, or pick up old habits they beat years ago. For me, if you want to know the degree of stress I’m under, all you need [...]
Posted in Life, Writing/Blogging on Jan 25th, 2010
We don’t get out very much. This became even more apparent to me when I was stuck in the middle of a conversation revolving around the most recent films to hit theaters. The women were chatting it up about The Blind Side, It’s Complicated and a host of other grown up movie treats. Subsequently they [...]
Have you thrown a temper tantrum lately? I have. I know what you’re probably thinking: “That’s something I’d like to see! Amy throwing a temper tantrum!” Before you get all excited envisioning my five foot eight frame flailing about on the ground, my meltdown was a little less exuberant. I didn’t realize at the time [...]
I’ve had a lot on my mind lately. Deep thoughts and not-so-deep thoughts alike have been swooshing around in this noggin of mine. And each time I’ve tried to sit down and start typing them out there would, of course, be some crisis to be addressed – like keeping Jackson company while he sat on [...]
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 [...]
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!