The older I get, the harder it is to drag myself out of the house. I know I'm not alone in this. 🙂 This is mostly because once kids entered the picture, leaving the house became such a project. Even if I'm going out alone! You would think that would be easy but there's so much … Continue reading Why Moms Don’t Go Out Much
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I Assure You I Couldn’t Love My Adopted Children More
I've gotten better about my "adoption triggers." I'm less sensitive than I used to be. I don't get all inwardly worked up like I did in the past. There are still things that really bother me about this adoption reality, though. I don't like it, to put it mildly, when anyone but me gets called … Continue reading I Assure You I Couldn’t Love My Adopted Children More
Easy Chicken Casserole
Years before becoming a mom, I used to nanny for the sweetest little boys. I loved the family dearly and I also loved the fact that the mom was a great cook. And every couple weeks, she would make Chicken Casserole and tell me to help myself to the leftovers. And it was so awesome! While I … Continue reading Easy Chicken Casserole
Daring Myself To Be Patient.
Love is patient. I can't think of many truer statements except maybe something like "chocolate is life." Or "Sleep is awesome," but "love is patient" is up there. I have a soft spot for the cliche and the verse that it comes from. Brian and I used it in our wedding and we later scooped up this plaque when we saw it at … Continue reading Daring Myself To Be Patient.
Beef And Rice Casserole, Perfect For Lazy People!
I was so determined to have a family and I'm so grateful for it, but it's a little less exciting when it's time to make them dinner. And with four kids, it's super hard to find something that they all like. But, Beef and Rice Casserole is one of those dishes! Ok, that's not entirely … Continue reading Beef And Rice Casserole, Perfect For Lazy People!
Daring Myself To Love My Son.
A year or so ago, I received a book, "The Love Dare." It was from my priest who is also my facebook friend. She had read my angsty posts about Kaleb, met with me and then bought me the book. The idea is that you are given a daily dare which is aimed at improving … Continue reading Daring Myself To Love My Son.
Wilderness Training For Kids
I know I've said this before but one of the things that we've always tried to teach the kids is to look at the bright side of things. Sometimes it's harder than other times but there is always a silver lining. And I try really hard to find it. One of my favorites is to … Continue reading Wilderness Training For Kids
I Wasn’t Ready For My Close Up.
So, I was at little Walmart as we call it. (The one with just the food.) It was an uncommon solo trip and as I was minding my own business, scanning my items, I looked up and I saw it! A mirror! An unforgiving mirror staring right back at me. I was already aware that I wasn't my … Continue reading I Wasn’t Ready For My Close Up.
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