Apr 25
When I was in the hospital a few weeks ago the nurse blew up a plastic glove, drew a carton face on it and handed it over to my two-year old Kolby who promptly named it “Perk.” I like this name –Perk. It’s chipper and cheery –rather an invigorating moniker. It reminds me of strong …
Apr 21
“We had the talk today,” said my ten year old daughter Faith nonchalantly as she climbed in the car after school. “Oh right, the puberty talk?” I nodded and inwardly groaned as my heart rate started steadily climbing and beads of sweat formed on my brow. “So, do you have any more questions they didn’t …
Apr 16
“Mommy, I made Elmo sad,” called little Kolby. I hurried into the living room of my neighbor Keri’s house where Kolby was playing in their tot-sized plastic kitchen. “Why did you make him sad?” I asked. Two-year old Kolby hung her head low and sheepishly whispered, “I peed on him.” I looked down and realized …
Apr 07
As we sat down to dinner Monday night of last week, my daughter Faith was on pins and needles. She wiggled; she squirmed and at one point actually ran out of the room to scream into a pillow. Her anxiety hinged on the release of the cast list for the upcoming production of the Wizard …
Apr 03
; I have a dream. It’s reminecent of the Chariots of Fire triumphal entry. It’s of me crossing the finish line of a half-marathon. My three kiddos and hubby are waiting for me, arms raised and cheering as I sprint the thirteen miles like a bounding pup. For a non-running type of person, this is …
Mar 27
There is something magical about a tutu. It’s the fairy tale, twirly princess, cotton candy dream all rolled up into one. It’s the artistry of Degas, childhood innocence and whimsy in a poufy skirt. Add in a two-year old girl with blond curls, sturdy toddler legs and a laugh like the tinkle of angels’ wings –and …
Mar 21
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My middle child’s name is Faith. I thought I gave her this moniker because it affirmed God’s grace and our double fisted faith for her safety during an arduous pregnancy. But God has a sense of humor. I’ve now realized naming your kid Faith is like praying for patience. You never pray for patience because …
Mar 13
I always thought this quote was terrible –“Mothers of Teenagers Know Why Animals Eat Their Young” and yet now I can honestly chuckle and relate. OK, I’ve never really thought about eating my kids but military school and/or a nunnery might be an option. It cracks me up when parents of toddlers and small …
Mar 07
The Keller’s are on vacation… I thought I would have more time to write. I’m supposed to rest, right? But I forgot I have three children and a trip with a small tribe, Tim Keller and my in-laws is not exactly conducive to contemplation. Fun…oh yeah! Quiet…not so much! We are staying on Bainbridge Island …
Jan 09
Five hands reached out to the center of the table and piled one on top of the other. Kolby’s little arm had to stretch really far, but she got the tips of her fingers in as our family made our New Year’s pact. “One, two, three…Yo Gabba Gabba,” we yelled out to seal our commitment. …
