We are now a full week into semi-isolation. The upheaval, uncertainty, and upsets to our routine have affected my mental wellbeing more than I like to admit. I can’t change these challenging circumstances…so what can I do? Today I realized that I can do for myself exactly what I did for my stressed new kindergartener last fall. Shortly after my…
Under his wings you will find refuge…You will not fear the terror of night –Psalm 91: 4-5 “Mom, mom!” my six year old stumbled into our room at 1 a.m. Thursday night, sobbing and shaking. “The lights keep flashing! The fire is burning up my hand! I’m so scared!” Disoriented, I mumbled something about a bad dream, and pulled her…
“Know any goats?” my husband called to me as I pulled up the drive after clothes shopping Saturday evening. “Cuz we’ve got one visiting!” As I stepped out of the van, our surprise guest greeted me with a very loud blaaaat. The thing about living in the country is that sometimes a frightened goat wanders into your yard. And she…
“Mom! Guess what!” My five year old ran up to me, elated. “I can zip up my coat!” She demonstrated with her aqua puffy jacket. “Wow, sweetheart! This is huge!” “Huge?” she repeated, eyes widening. “Super huge!” “The hugest ever??” I laughed. “Well, one thing is for sure–you are so ready for kindergarten!” The pride and anticipation on her little…
I do my best to keep everyone safe around the house and yard, but with three active little ones I often feel like we are merely one small baby step from calamity. I’m spinning plates in the air, and at any moment, it all could come crashing down. Just look what my 12 month old has learned how to…