Deep Thoughts

I woke up really early this morning full of anxiety.  Its over all things that I know will sort themselves out, but anxiety nonetheless. This isn’t the exact quote that…

Yesterday was busy. Everyday is busy.  Somewhere in the middle, probably the two hours I spent in the kitchen yesterday afternoon, I began to make notes to myself for next October:…

On our way to Awana last night Sophie was practicing her scripture.  Over and over she’s repeating: “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles are just one point…

Today marks three weeks of no mice sitings and no evidence of mice.  Glory! Supposedly in mice facts, this is important because their breeding cycle is three weeks, so if…

Its October 15th already and the month is half over. I have always loved this time of year.  Always loved the holidays. Waited and planned and anticipated from August on. …

        Being a mom is seriously intense business.  I find myself staying up late because the calm and quiet and no one needing me is so nice. …

I’ve been comparing myself lately to a person I feel like I used to be two years ago.  I know that really that its not completely true, but a lot…

Plans, in my opinion, are essential in darker, harder times.  If there’s something fun on the calendar, it gives you something tangible to look forward to.  Something more tangible than,…

It isn’t the easiest thing making new friends in a place where you don’t know a single soul.  Also the thing about friends for me is, I don’t have a…

This fall brought with it a shift that feels personal.  Nothing ever stays the same. I keep hearing that this too shall pass.  I know that’s true.  And then this…

  Its hard to believe we’ve been here in Asheville for two years today.  Honestly it doesn’t feel like it at all.  The first year was basically a long honeymoon…a…

Vera woke up at 4 this morning. I hope this is not a new thing. I forget this about babies…every day is different. Stages don’t last long.  But this better…