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First day 27 Aug 2013 | 07:40 pm
This moment is a good moment to shake me from my blog-writing coma. Today is Jack's first full day of kindergarten. Yesterday, we had an open house for students and their parents, but today is the r....
Taking stock 24 Jun 2013 | 06:15 am
There are a lot of cries bigger in this world than me being anxious about moving and finding a new caregiver for the kids. But it's all weighing me down. I sought peace at church this warm summer morn...
In-between 1 Jun 2013 | 07:28 am
We have a lot of catching up to do, don't we? Right now, I'm living in-between. I'm still a city dweller with a husband, two kids, and my non-profit job. But a month from tomorrow, I will be a suburb...
Common good 20 Apr 2013 | 08:12 am
This week has reminded me of the hurt in our world. There’s a lot of it. I still believe – I have to believe – that there is more good than bad in our world. Sometimes we just have to look a little h...
Lucky 19 Mar 2013 | 06:04 am
Saturday morning, I tried the trick of warming vanilla extract in the oven to give our condo a welcoming scent for visiting house hunters. It's two tablespoons of vanilla extract in a mug, warmed in t...
Here I am 17 Mar 2013 | 06:16 am
Am I tired? Jack looked at me tonight as I gave him his bath and said, "Mommy, your eyes look cracked." Yes, I'm tired. It's a good tired from a busy week. We listed our condo Monday and by tomorro...
My shoes 7 Mar 2013 | 03:14 am
At best, my wardrobe has always been conservative. I have never been that interested in fashion; I have always worn my hair down. My jewelry is pretty straight-forward, when I wear any. My make-up is ...
In place 26 Feb 2013 | 08:09 am
After much complaining and chocolate, I am making my final ascent of Mt. Junk. For the past few weeks, Jeremy and I have been slowly and painfully clearing out our 1,300-square-foot condo to prepare ...
Confession 16 Feb 2013 | 07:17 am
I’ve taken vacation days from work yesterday and today, though hardly find myself on “vacation.” I’ve been spending quality time with the kids yet have mixed feelings about my day-to-day childcare ski...
Happy Valentine's Day! 15 Feb 2013 | 03:50 am
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