Layne’s out of town for a week, and to avoid mass loneliness and overwhelmed-ness, I came to Montana to stay with my folks for a while. The first revelation was that I had not driven home by myself in a long time (ever?). Landon was with me, but he slept the whole way - THANK [...]
» Read the rest of this entry ...I can’t stop analyzing. I am writing books in my head. I am having theoretical debates with no one in particular. My brain feels alive. Who knew that motherhood would be a stimulant for my mind, rather than a suppressant?
I am fascinated at the shift of my interests toward all things pregnant and baby. My [...]
My Eagle Scout husband is out of town for the weekend. He is usually the one who would dig through the garage to find the rope, decide the most adequate type of knot, and set up the hammock in the back yard. But, in his absence, I have filled the role of Knot Master. Ok, [...]
» Read the rest of this entry ...I have so many mommy-urges today I don’t know which direction to go! First, I hear the call of our bedroom, which has been in a state of chaos since we moved. The craft/nursery side of the room (which is huge, so don’t feel bad that we’ll be cramped) has been completely neglected because 1.) [...]
» Read the rest of this entry ...Sometimes a good day creeps up on you.
In the midst of the unpacking and the chaos of not knowing where your clean underwear are, peace can squeeze through the cracks and find a home in you. In other words, it is possible for me to be still and content when my world is messy. Unpredictable. [...]
A few “big” things have happened in my life:
1. We are moving into a HOUSE! Ok, so we don’t own it, but we are renting twice the space for only $25 more pre month. Hot diggity. Here are a few of it’s bonuses:
It’s next door to our dear friends, Brent and Amy. We have really been wanting [...]
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