Proving she is out of touch with reality, Beppie again looking over my shoulder while I look for Kipper on amazon instant video on my “lamptomp”: “Mommy! That’s you when you’re a mermaid”
Category: Tips, Tricks, or Treats
Barnacles
Some days this picture aptly describes my life…
A Long Way to Go
Beppie, the girl who cares nothing for hygiene or order, who licks candies and sticks them to the floor, whose hair is almost always stuck to her face with some sort of unidentified goo, exclaimed while looking over my shoulder at Pinterest: “Ohhh! That’s me when I’m a mommy!” At least she has high hopes…
The Daily Grind
I just learned that Stephen Covey died a couple days ago. I’ve only heard highlights from his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” I don’t know much else about him, but I did learn that he had 9 children and 54 grand-children. Should I ever decide to read the book, I will… Continue reading The Daily Grind
Gypsy Tips, part 1
Moving has been a steady part of my life along with another little family tradition called “seeing potential.” As an Evans, I think I moved 13 times. Now, after 10 years of marriage, we are settling into our 4th residence. Even our church is about to make a move “Spencer style,” which basically means a… Continue reading Gypsy Tips, part 1
A Cautionary Tale in Pictures
A bit of wisdom from the school of hard knocks: Do not try to organize all of your family’s toys, clothes, and school supplies in the same day, unless you want your house to look like: and these pictures are only from one spot at 3 different angles. Bad idea. Bad idea.
I Can’t Imagine
There are moments in motherhood that our imaginations lack the capacity to prepare us for. I took Jack to urgent care because he had a 104 fever this evening (turned out to be an ear infection and he’s doing much better now). While I was waiting in line to check-in, he projectile vomited all over me and… Continue reading I Can’t Imagine
Rrraaaahhh!
If my life had been recorded yesterday, it might have looked a lot like “David After the Dentist” (only not so cute). Foggy, angry, worried that this is the permanent new me. Chris kept me from any real harm knowing that after a good night of sleep my nonsense would wear off. He was right. … Continue reading Rrraaaahhh!
Sermon Wordsearch – Ezra
Friday is my “planning period.” This morning I worked for a bit on a wordsearch for this week’s sermon. We love having our kids sit with us under great preaching and learning to worship with their covenant family (in this context, for us, that means people older than 3). Recognizing that they are kids we are trying… Continue reading Sermon Wordsearch – Ezra
Resources I’m “Psyched Out of My Mind About”
“I’ve got one idea that I’m especially psyched out of my mind about. Ya’ know, it’s one of those ideas where you’re just like, YES!” Another hint that Christmas is nearing: Elf quotes are popping into my head. I feel a little like Miles though about 2 resources I’ve used the last few days. If I don’t… Continue reading Resources I’m “Psyched Out of My Mind About”
Talking Wall 