Chesed

All this sorting / fixing up / selling / moving stuff has turned my brain from hyper to ADHD status. I misuse words, forget what I’m saying in the middle…

How do you EVER decide where the balance is between living out of fear and ignoring caution? How do you EVER decide when you’re looking for too much perfect in…

…. about being allowed to paint when you are sick? …. about a fun game of Rummicub? …. about a three year old who vacuums the kitchen (and stacks the…

It’s been a little quiet here. Not here as in our house, because quiet only happens at nap-time. Quiet as in this little space I’ve carved out to ramble. Quiet…

It’s been a crazy afternoon. The last few days when Adam gets home from school, all bad behavior breaks loose. There is a rebuttal for everything I ask. There is…

I wish I knew which month our house will sell so I would know if I have time to do lots of projects or only the very most important. I…

Let me remember what a treasure you are. Except that today isn’t really “normal.” I finished up the cleaning and laundry yesterday and the chair project on my list for…

Congrats to three happy people: Giveaway #5: Ordinary Days, Upstairs the Peasants are Revolting, Downstairs the Queen is Knittingwinner: Cheryl! I emailed you for your shipping address. Congratulations! To those…

To all my mom friends … whether you’re dragging or bouncing this cloudy Monday … I mixed up the Irish blessing just for you: May your floors stay clean for…

LIFE IS A GIFT I feel wordless. This book is unbelievable, yet it’s a true story. It is heart-wrenching grief and the ability to live with great joy. I would…