My attempt to be an authentic woman in an inauthentic world
Posted in Books, Fun Stuff, Motherhood on Nov 6th, 2009
Nope. This is not another giveaway. I apologize if I got your hopes up, but don’t let that keep you from reading on. This post is a pre-holiday treat that I hope you will enjoy.
Once November hits I officially become glued to my day planner. It seems that holiday activities don’t wait until the traditional [...]
Posted in Motherhood on Oct 15th, 2009
I’ve spent the better part of the morning, and early afternoon, trying to decide what I should write about today. Every time I sit down to the computer I find myself quickly distracted by the likes of Facebook or the story of the six-year-old boy in the balloon. I can’t focus, and even though I am [...]
Posted in Life, Motherhood, Random on Oct 10th, 2009
I love quotes.
When I was in high school I would often daydream of perhaps being quoted someday. Surrounded by notebooks and journals stuffed with poems, thoughts and long, hand-written emotional expressions, I would imagine one day someone discovering this treasure trove of language genius, and then quoting me. In fact, armed with my pen and [...]
Posted in Life, Motherhood, Random on Oct 5th, 2009
When Mama’s sick life comes to a screeching halt.
Three weeks ago I decided it was time for Jackson to say “bye, bye” to diapers and “hello” to the big boy potty. We bought him super cool pull-ups and made any venture to the bathroom a reason for a full-blown party, treats included. He was catching [...]
Posted in Faith, Life, Motherhood on Sep 8th, 2009
They say confession is good for the soul. Okay. I’ve got a confession to make. Throughout the long summer months, the challenge of keeping my three little banshees from tearing the house and each other apart has been a major undertaking. Somehow they have this innate ability to discover Mommy’s weakness, and daily, they zero [...]
Posted in Motherhood on Sep 4th, 2009
My two-year-old son is a fast learner. It didn’t take him long to discover that standing at the top of the stairwell exclaiming, “Mommy, look! I jump!” could initiate a performance of unparalleled drama and acrobatic skill from yours truly. With his eyes opened wide and a grin revealing every tooth in that little mouth [...]
Posted in Life, Motherhood, Random on Aug 29th, 2009
The countdown is on. School starts in (a little over) a week, and I can already feel a slight shift taking place; not just in our home, but in the weather too. I find myself waking up to a familiar autumn chill and, if I could actually smell, the scent of transition lingering in the [...]
Posted in France, Motherhood on Aug 28th, 2009
The other evening my husband and I enjoyed a very rare and much anticipated night out together. We found a cozy and friendly café that has quickly become a favorite spot of ours, and nestled in for a delicious meal and uninterrupted conversation. We finished eating, but neither of us was ready to dash out [...]
Posted in Motherhood, Random on Aug 14th, 2009
Disclaimer: Read at your own risk. The following may, or may not, come across as a negative tirade of complaints from a super exhausted mother of three. The fact is it was, in fact, written by a tired and drained mother of three, but is not a true reflection of this tired mother of three’s [...]
Posted in Motherhood on Aug 5th, 2009
I am very freckly and I have moles. The freckles are a result of many years of baking in the sun without sunscreen. The moles? Could quite possibly be blamed on the sun too, or maybe its just genetics. I don’t think much about these physical blemishes very often. That is, until my children so [...]
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!