Last November, I did a blogging challenge in which I tried to blog about something specific I’m grateful for, every day. This year, I’m realizing that it’s going to be
Last November, I did a blogging challenge in which I tried to blog about something specific I’m grateful for, every day. This year, I’m realizing that it’s going to be
Do you ever wake up with your heart pounding at 2 a.m., wondering how you’ll ever go back to sleep if your health isn’t instantly perfected and bank account righted?
We’ve gotten a lot of questions about adoption since announcing that we’re on an adoption expedition. One thing I’ve realized is that many people don’t know how to talk about
Two weeks ago, I found out that I have Celiac disease. I’m not going to spend a bunch of time telling you what that means – you are reading this
Two weekends ago, a small army of our friends came over to help us rip out our old kitchen. It was extremely dusty and disgusting and I might be a
We’re not on a “journey”, even though that’s a common way to describe Big Life Movements. Indeed, life is a trip of sorts, and even those of us with no
On Friday, we had our home study visit. Honestly, despite all the nerves, it was wonderful. Our social worker was joyful, thoughtful and we liked her immediately. Our home was
Before I published my last post, I was worried about it. I’d heard horror stories of hurtful comments or misunderstandings related to adoption, and I’d let those whispers become a
I’ve written about my desire to be a mom a few times (here, here and here). I’ve attended baby showers and I’ve breathlessly held my friends’ little loves. I’ve heard
When we bought this house, we spent the first 30 days frantically preparing it for our move. Adam and I look back and laugh – in the first 24 hours,