Brushing Dreams

Caramel-colored strands of hair cascade down a back clothed in pink. With long, smooth strokes I brush. The tangles are long gone, but she is engrossed in her book and I can’t will myself to move, so still I brush. Breathing in the fresh scent of strawberry shampoo and reveling in this quiet moment together. Well, it would be quiet …

The Beauty of Motherhood

A body weary from early mornings, late nights and countless laps around the house holding small hands clinging to security. Hair tussled from taking time each morning to carefully quaff and style everyone else’s. Re-wearing the same jeans. Again. Because uniforms come first. A cup of coffee reheated in the microwave. Again. From breakfast. And now it’s 8pm. Sleep-warm cheeks …

Musings

I had really hoped to have an inspiring, uplifting, powerful post this week. The last two weeks have been pretty heavy between the Messy Faith and Raw posts. However, I have been plagued with an ear infection that just won’t quit. And my creative juices, I think, must still be stuck behind my ear drum with everything else. šŸ™‚ So, …

War Stories

Weā€™ve all heard themā€¦ ā€œI was in hard labor for 96 hours and the epidural didnā€™t take.ā€ ā€œMy babyā€™s head was the size of a 5 year oldsā€™.ā€ The war stories of womanhood. What is it about childbirth that compels us to tell our story to any and every woman who will listen? Youā€™d think weā€™d get tired of it; …

The Better Mom Launches Today!!

I’m so excited to announce that a new site for Moms is launching today over at The Better Mom ! Whether you’re a new mom, an experienced mom, single or married, there will be something for you here! There’s an amazing group of contributors over there and I’m humbled that I get to be one of them! I will be …