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The Practice of Remembering I Have as Much to Learn as to Teach

The Practice of Remembering I Have as Much to Learn as to Teach

The amazing Sarah Bessey is hosting a Practices of Parenting Carnival this week. Basically, we're all sharing the stuff that we do - or try to do - to help us enjoy parenting in the trenches right now.  I'm thrilled to be participating with this post, and I'd love to see your contribution, too. Check out this link for instructions on how to participate. As the mother of a toddler, I’m constantly reminded of how much my daughter learns from me. I see it when she calls her daddy for dinner, “Derek, dinner’s ready.”…Read more
{this moment}

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual, inspired by Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.Read more
The Christian Label

The Christian Label

I've been quiet here in the Faith section for a few weeks. Something happened recently that I've needed some time to mull over. I haven't yet come to a point of resolution, but I'm beginning to think I'm supposed to live with this dissonance for a while. About two years ago, I received a call from someone who wanted to meet with me about a potential opportunity to do some tax consulting work. Even though my husband, Derek, is the one still doing tax work full-time, I took the meeting. I can't remember…Read more
Lessons from a Hot Pan

Lessons from a Hot Pan

Last year, I wanted my beloved husband to feel just that on Valentine’s Day. So, I took to the kitchen. I made cupcakes, whipped sweet potatoes, green beans and steakhouse steaks. I was doing well, channeling my inner Barefoot Contessa. Then I carelessly grabbed the handle of a pan that had been in the oven with my bare hand. I knew immediately that it was a pretty bad burn. I ran my hand under cold water and put ice and burn gel on it right away. But, as I lay in bed that night, I…Read more
Yoga for Discipline

Yoga for Discipline

This is my very favorite definition of discipline. I love its truth, its simplicity. But, simple and easy are not the same thing! Remembering is not easy. We all have so much to remember on a daily basis. Work deadlines, family obligations, chores, errands...the list goes on and on. It's only natural that we forget sometimes. So, we have tools for remembering these kinds of things. We make lists. We write reminders on our bathroom mirror. We set alarms. We surround ourselves with sticky notes. But, how do we remember our heart's longing,…Read more