Thursdays are the worst days of the week. No argument, it's just fact. I'm tired from the week, the weekend isn't close enough, and bad things happen on Thursdays. It's just the worst. So last Thursday, it all came to a head at 4 p.m. I had been fighting the interwebs for a half an hour, … [Read more...] about Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us from 4pm on Thursdays
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Forgiving My Debtors
Forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. In the early morning stillness, the words echoed loudly in my soul. Forgive our debtors. Wait, I had to forgive her? Because she owed me. . . big time. There was a commitment there, Lord. You know that. She made certain promises she didn't … [Read more...] about Forgiving My Debtors
Potato Salad Freak Out
It all started with a big, huge Cry Mommy Freak Out over potato salad. My oldest son was graduating, and we were just going to have a simple party in the backyard to celebrate. Nothing big, no ceremony, no pomp and circumstance, just some snacks and friends and cake. Easy, right? Wrong. … [Read more...] about Potato Salad Freak Out
Hello, Normalcy. It’s Me, Ordinary Mom.
Yesterday afternoon, I did a very Texan Mom thing. I ran errands all morning, dropping off lunches at forgetful teen's job and packing the minivan with sale items from Aldis and driving across the metroplex to pick up symphony music and getting a library card at yet another library because we can … [Read more...] about Hello, Normalcy. It’s Me, Ordinary Mom.
What are We Doing Today (and other stupid questions)
What are we doing today, Mom? I hate that question. I mean, really, that goes right on up there with what's for dinner and are we almost there yet on the Top 5 Questions to Interrogate Mom With. There's no good answer to that question what are we doing, so I have taken to throwing … [Read more...] about What are We Doing Today (and other stupid questions)
(free book) More than a To-Do List
When I try like the dickens to do everything perfectly and on time, when I produce more than most people, when I rush dangerously toward burnout, it is worth I'm circling back to. I'm like the toddler jumping up and down, wearing myself out at a party of adults where I perceive I'm unwanted. "Look … [Read more...] about (free book) More than a To-Do List
