Remember how I encouraged you all a few weeks ago to make it a gentle Christmas? To be okay with not decorating the tree or preparing thoughtful presents? Well, lucky for me, my in-laws had other ideas.
Read MoreHas anybody else been feeling crazy tired lately? Last week, I could have slept for three days straight. This was especially disconcerting because my end-of-the-year-and-holiday-to-do-list is multiple pages long.
Read MoreAlrighty. I’ve been continually referring to this big change coming up in my life. It’s the reason why I took a little break from blogging as I needed to turn inward. It’s why I went to the woods by myself. It’s why time with my kids feels all the more precious these days.
Read MoreWhat a full weekend. It just so happened that all of our fall outings fell on the last three days so we were going and going. Luckily, kids are like energizer bunnies who also keep going and going (and eventually, crashing).
Read MoreIt’s been a rainy week here in sunny Southern California. I was worried there for a bit since we began 2021 in the high 80s (°F). Now, at the end of January, the highs are in the 50s (°F), making it feel like a real winter.
Read MoreMy daughter turned one a few weeks ago. Most parents are shocked by how quickly the first year of a child’s life passes. This was not the case for me. This past year felt like the longest year of my life.
Read MoreThe summer heat in Southern California is brutal, particularly during the August and September months. The temperature frequently climbs over 100 degrees and there’s no rain to ease the sun’s intensity.
Read MoreA question I’ve received over the past few months has to do with my finances and how I’m able to step away from full-time ministry to be a stay-at-home-mom and writer.
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