Dear New Mom, As 2016 arrives, you are probably starting to think through all those goals you want to set for yourself in the coming year, aren’t you? I’m guessing your house is a mess and you are still in your pjs, right? I was once you… thinking of all the seemingly unrealistic resolutions that […]
The Christmas Magic Slowly Died…
This is how the magic slowly died in the Carter home… Kid #2. “Mom, do you move the Elf? Are you the one who does that?” /\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\__/\__/\__/\__/\__/\__/\__/\__/\___/\ Kid #1. “MOM! Why aren’t you answering his question? MOM!” Me. “Where on EARTH is this coming from? You guys were SO excited about Little […]
In Search of the Sacred Season
I have been thinking through how I can best bask in the spirit of the Holidays. Last year was a messy flood of trials and challenges that left little room for peace, rest, or reflection- This Holy Season calls for such sanctifying things, doesn’t it? I often miss out on truly immersing myself in […]
