I’ve been joking about getting a t-shirt that simply says “Bring It.” I’m totally kidding. I don’t know that I can handle one more blasted thing! But, Golly!!! That’s kind of my attitude lately. It’s more my response to being overwhelmed – a realization that this is my life now and I just gotta [...]
Where Do You Find Your Identity?
March 26, 2012 By
Okay…I’m gonna get a bit spiritual. I hope you don’t mind. My single mommy self just simply can’t survive without Jesus. I know it sounds a bit cliché, but my days just seem to go better when I pray about things. I’m kinder, gentler, wiser, and more patient when I spend time reading the Bible. [...]
Overcoming Adversity
March 12, 2012 By
I used to joke that if I wrote a book it was going to be called, “It was Funny, but Not Ha Ha Funny.” That pretty much describes my life lately. Maybe I should call it “This will all be funny later.” Honestly, I think my house might be in some sort of adolescent rebellion. [...]
Blinging Out Blaster
February 27, 2012 By
This life is so often not funny. There are a thousand things in a week that make me want to weep. BUT, then something happens that reminds me that there are still so many things that can make me smile, shake my head and laugh. Here’s one of my latest!
The Single Mom ABCs
February 21, 2012 By
Accept where you are in life. Be ready for the hard questions. Challenge Yourself… You are stronger than you think! Depend on God. He will lead your family. Encourage your children (and yourself) to try new things. Find supportive friends who listen and love you well. Grieve fully what has been lost. Don’t move on [...]
Do as I Suggest Not as I Do Organizational Ideas
January 3, 2012 By
Oh that it wasn’t time to get organized again, although I’ve been “getting” organizing for the last 3 years. Yes, years. I wish that was an exaggeration. I think being a single parent adds an element of chaos that is unavoidable. There are simply too many things to accomplish in a regular day without additional projects to [...]
Celebrating Extravagantly
December 23, 2011 By
I’ve spent a lot of time down in my basement recently in an attempt to get rid of stuff. I have a lot of stuff. I have a lot of Christmas stuff. I think I counted about 8 boxes and 3 shelves of Christmas paraphernalia. That’s nuts! At first I couldn’t help but think that [...]
Christmas THIS YEAR
December 12, 2011 By
Every October as the Christmas decorations come out all over town (which is just craziness), I become newly energized to provide the best Christmas ever for my kids! THIS YEAR I’m going to do all those crafts I bought 10 years ago. THIS YEAR I’m going to start the advent calendar on the first day [...]
My Single Mom Plan – Step 1 Assume a Change of Plans
September 29, 2011 By
Honestly, can I please at least look like I have a little bit of my life together? Just one thing? A small thing would be fine. I’m realizing that the heading of my to-do list should always be: Assume you will get none of this done in a timely or pretty fashion! I bought this [...]
A Single Mom’s Late Night Lunchbox Labors of Love
September 1, 2011 By
So the other day I’m dragging my kids through the grocery store purchasing lunch items and for the gazillionth time they asked for those pre-packaged lunch thingies. As a former teacher, I have to admit I thought only lazy parents who didn’t care about the nutritional value of their children’s lunches bought Lunchables. But I [...]
