Thoughts the day before my class reunion: I'm not going! But just in case I do, in the next 24hrs: Drink water Avoid carbs Whiten teeth Shave legs Thoughts just hours before the reunion: Crap, I ate carbs! Could I buy one of those girdle things? I really wasn't cute in high school, so I'm sure no ...
Approved Fightin’ Words
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry James 1:19 Mr. Awesome had to endure some of my cranky not-so-awesomeness yesterday. In hindsight I was way to quick to speak, and I really didn't give two craps if I was ...
A Letter to my Children… & You
Written for my children, for when they are older and will understand it more. But maybe you {my dear readers} could use this right now, too? I know I would benefit from these words being spoken to me daily. My Dear Children, I pray you are clinging tightly to Jesus. Be ready. Be ready for ...
Just a Few Quick Notes
I don’t have time to write out a full blog post but I want to share a few quick notes I’ve taken at MOPS this year. If you are a parent, you are a leader. You will always be a leader. Put verses where you can soak them in. This is as simple as writing out a verse on a note card and sticking ...
In The Kitchen: Thanks A Lot Girl Scout Cookie S’mores
Here is a quick How-To using the Girl Scout Cookie "Thanks A Lot" to make indoor S'mores. Here in Iowa we can handle the cold temps we've been given lately. We'd be just fine with pulling out our fire pit and roasting marshmallows, because we're tough like that. Alright, please don't make me ...
Monday Madness: Cook Something Special
Monday Madness As if Mondays aren’t busy enough, let me add one more thing for you to consider adding to your “to-do” list. Today’s Monday Madness is to cook something special for your spouse. A couple summers ago my husband and I went to the golf course a few times for dinner. It’s just up the ...
Show Grace to Your Spouse
First off, I know this is way too forward- But I'm just going to put this out there- I'm hearing WAY too often of couples getting divorced. We've been close too, we're all human and make mistakes. Show grace to your spouse. My advice to you is do what you have to do to get through and heal ...
I will.
Proverbs 31:15 "She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household" So does this mean food like nutrition, or spiritual "food"??? I've read it both ways. My goal tomorrow is to be up before my husband. THIS IS HARD. The mornings are cold, freezing cold. My bed is warm, ...
Legal Contract?
I was on facebook today. Alright, I'm on facebook like, everyday. I was really disappointed to read something about marriage as strictly a binding contract. I mean seriously a legal contract? Yeah okay, I'll admit there have been times early on in my marriage that if we didn't have a legal ...
Do I Dare Touch His Tools?
SHHHHHHHH... I decided today I am tired of seeing my husband suffer. I would like to somehow organize his/our tools. I know this is not my place to be doing it, but his tools are NOT organized, most of the time he cannot even find what he's looking for. He is super frustrated with it, but doesn't ...
Meal Time Makeover- Day 3.. Perfect?
It's day 3 and things are going well! Just a quick update, Chad's breakfast was homemade granola bars. I made a batch yesterday so he will be able to take those all week if he chooses to. Simple and so much better for him than the store bought, although I'm sure I can find an even healthier ...
Goal: Meal Time Makeover- Day 2.
I call this Day 2 of my meal time Makeover challenge. Only because that means I have 1 day behind me and I'm further along on my journey. So far, not so good! :( All day yesterday we were building a bathroom in the basement. We had to move furniture (again!) to be able to put up the new walls. I was ...
My Journey to Becoming a Slightly Better Wife
I found my old diary today. The dairy is from 1999, when I was in middle school. My parents had separated for a year, my oldest brother joined the army, my second oldest brother was in his senior year of high school. He was in love and was getting married soon. He was my best friend, and I couldn't ...