My attempt to be an authentic woman in an inauthentic world
Posted in From The Mouth Of Babes, Motherhood on Jul 28th, 2009
Bedtime is quite possibly my favorite time of day. It’s not because I know that once the kids are tucked in and squared away for the night I get a couple of hours to myself. I love bedtime because it is during those last few minutes before my little ones drift off to sleep that [...]
Posted in Faith, Motherhood on Jul 25th, 2009
One of the many things “motherhood” has taught me is that you have to have a strong enough stomach to deal with all of the ‘goo’ that these little bodies produce. Whether it be the leaky poopie diaper or the nose that perpetually runs like Niagara Falls, mom has to be prepared to deal with [...]
Posted in Motherhood on Jul 22nd, 2009
Brooklyn has been feeling a little sad lately. Almost daily she will tell me that she is lonely because she doesn’t have a best friend. I empathize with her and try to listen to her sweet four-year-old heart express this longing for a best friend. One day, I told her that I understand how she [...]
Posted in Faith, Life, Motherhood on Jul 15th, 2009
I reached into my “mom bag” yesterday searching for a pen. I knew that, somewhere in the deep recesses of my gianormous purse, there was a pen to be found. In my search, I discovered a collection, of sorts, that has been accumulating in my bag: One strawberry ponytail holder, a Lightning McQueen matchbox car, [...]
Posted in Life, Motherhood, Random on Jul 8th, 2009
As I plopped back into my chair, heart racing and completely out of breadth from doing the “Monkey, Monkey” with the Wiggles, I had an epiphany, of sorts. Who says that stay-at-home moms don’t exercise? I’ve often beat myself to a pulp over the fact that by the time I’ve successfully taken care of all [...]
Posted in Faith, Motherhood on Jul 3rd, 2009
I love a good outfit. I enjoy coordinating and pulling pieces of clothes together to come up with a cute ensemble. A pretty blouse and a great pair shoes – combined with good hair – are all I need to make for a spectacular day.
I’m not really a true expert on fashion. I just take [...]
Posted in Faith, Grace, Motherhood on Jul 2nd, 2009
Writing yesterday’s blog post was fun for me. I smiled as I recalled the awkward airport bathroom moment I shared with my son…and the two women occupying the stalls next to us. (My kids have gifted me with more material for writing than just about any personal experience I have gone through in my life [...]
Posted in Motherhood on Jul 1st, 2009
“I am just a woman. One woman freaking out on a planet full of a lot of other women who, I think, are also freaking out. It’s not just the ones with kids. Those of us who have kids are just laid bare more easily because our children know us for who we really are [...]
Posted in Life, Motherhood on Jun 25th, 2009
Pick your battles.
Man…with three little ones I am learning how absolutely right on this advice is, and how much I need to adhere to it. Here are a few battles I have decided are not worth fighting, and in retrospect have been the best decisions I have made thus far in my parenting experience:
* Allowing [...]
Posted in Motherhood on May 13th, 2009
Just pin a badge on me and call me “Mother of the Year!” I received, by far, one of the best compliments I could receive – as a mom – this morning. Here’s what happened:
My 4-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, has ballet class on Wednesday mornings. At her dance school there is a small waiting [...]
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!