(photo cred: http://www.stoneandstars.com) Okay people, It is time to talk about it. Especially "Christian" women, It is time to talk about it. First things first: As far as first impressions go, I am as square as they get. I am a stay at home mom, a wife, a virgin when I got married, never done any … Continue reading We Need To Talk
(The doormat above can be purchased at Target.com for $12.99.) 30 Day Writing Challenge - Day 8 Write about something you struggle with. I am an accidental martyr. That may be a bit of a strong word for what I am talking about, but it works for now. I say "yes" to others far too … Continue reading Accidental Martyr
30 Day Writing Challenge - Day 7 List 10 songs that you're loving right now. (When I say "right now" I seriously mean, right now. These are likely to change in about 10 minutes for me. 1. Sour Patch Kids - Bryce Vine (This is my new favorite song right now - it has everything … Continue reading Listen, Feel, Close Your Eyes
30 Day Writing Challenge - Day 6 Five ways to win your heart: 1. Food. I am like a stereotypical man in that the way to my heart is my stomach. (Or maybe a dog.) Feed me and I will love you. 2. Make me laugh. If you have me laughing you have already won. … Continue reading Winning My Heart
Let's just get down to business. 30 Day Writing Challenge - Day 4 Write about someone who inspires you. This prompt threw me off. I was in a foul mood and really feeling ashamed of and sorry for myself. The fog that is the ugliness of postpartum depression had been creeping back up on me … Continue reading Let’s Catch Up
30 Day Writing Challenge - Day 3 What are your top three pet peeves? 1. Loud chewing, slurping, or mouth sounds in general really get under my skin. It is the worst when I am sitting in silence or I am already attempting to listen to something and the sound of someone else's mouth is louder than … Continue reading Peeved
Welcome to the thirty day writing challenge - Day 2. Write something that someone said to you about yourself that you never forget. "You're going to be my guinea pig." I have heard this more times than I can count. The first time I remember hearing this was in the third grade. My teacher was … Continue reading Guinea Pig
So, I am jumping on the 30 day writing challenge as a bit of a get to know ya. Hopefully, this should be a good bit of fun and will keep the pressure off in starting this thing from scratch. Day 1 : 10 things that make you REALLY happy! (in no particular order) 1. My … Continue reading Kick off day 1
(art by dadadreams at Etsy.com) Those are the words my oldest said to me as I laid him down for a nap an hour ago. (Yes, I did choke back tears and lay there in the bed with him until he told me I had to leave.) He does not know better. Or maybe I … Continue reading “You’re Good, Mama”
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