This morning, my youngest exclaimed “You know I don’t like waffles!” It was news to me since he begs for them consistently. It was proclaimed as an indictment against my motherhood. As I coached him about how to say things in the future, the mirror was held up to my heart. My oldest son growledContinue reading “You Know I Don’t Like Waffles!!!”
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Friday Fives: Surprises in Adult Life
I used to look at adults and think they had it all figured out. It seemed adulthood was rather boring. And then…as all things, I entered into adulthood where there are surprises around every corner if you are watchful. Oh to be a life-long learner. This past year, I have felt and understood and beenContinue reading “Friday Fives: Surprises in Adult Life”
Clueless
At dinner the other night, my youngest said “Grown-ups know everything.” Then, the seven year old chimed with…”No way, they only know about some things.” I laughed to myself, and I remembered having that unbridled confidence in grown-ups. I think of all the adults I grew up around and that I considered any age ofContinue reading “Clueless”
2018 Year-End Ebenezer Awards
My counselor often says–“take time to write that down, Jen.” How can we so easily forget the beautiful provisions and lessons that are so life changing? We have amnesia of the moment. Whatever is right in front of us gets our attention. So, I am writing it down–“blogging it forth”–“setting the Ebenezer up” to remindContinue reading “2018 Year-End Ebenezer Awards”
The Art of Coming Alive 