We had last painted our bedroom about ten years ago. We painted it a taupe color that I loved. Interestingly, it was the same paint color that was in my ex in-laws' condo. I had texted my former mother-in-law a few weeks before to ask her what the name of the color was. I can’t… Continue reading On Painting Bedrooms and Dying Hamsters
Saturday marked one year of homeschooling my youngest daughter. I’m not sure how many years we’ll do this—we’re taking it one year at a time—but reaching this point feels meaningful. We pulled her out of public school last October because her anxiety was making it impossible for her to progress. Over time, with therapy, support,… Continue reading Homeschool- One Year Later
On the drive home after dropping Anna off at college, I felt an ache I wasn’t expecting. It was the kind that makes you want to keep your hands busy so your mind doesn’t sit still long enough to notice it. Somewhere in the middle of corn fields in central Illinois, I decided I needed… Continue reading How to Build a Picket Fence
I had another post ready to reblog today and then on February 4, our dear, sweet Nibbles passed away in Ella's arms on the way to the vet sick call hour. It's been a sad week here because he was so much more to us than just a hamster. Ella said something interesting on the day… Continue reading Hamsters Are Cool-You Should Get One
There’s a song I’ve had stuck in my head all summer about cherishing the moments we often take for granted. It kept playing on the radio, on Ella’s playlist, and while Anna got ready for the day. At first, I thought it was about the teenage years—the idea that someday we’d look back on them… Continue reading Good Old Days
A few years ago, Anna and I began discussing the idea of a girls' trip after she graduated from high school. Over the last two years, those conversations turned into action, especially since her request to vacation alone with me felt significant. Plus, we had free airfare thanks to my husband's airline miles, making the… Continue reading California
A Grace Full Life 