Let's just pretend you all already know the news. I am having twins! And they're GIRLS. Identical GIRLS. I am now 19.5 weeks pregnant. Yes, I am counting half weeks now. My belly is growing mysteriously large by the day, so in this case, I think half a week makes a difference. Don't you? Just smile … Continue reading Big news, Big change, Bigger God

I am pregnant! Yes, early pregnant, with our fourth child! What?! I can hardly believe it myself. Once I get beyond the blahs and ickyness, I'll be a little more excited. For now, it just means that my food is continuously stuck in my throat and nothing sounds good to eat. I have bouts of post … Continue reading Bird’s Eye View

Sometimes, I just want to take a personal day from motherhood. Like, today. My house is a mess. I haven't showered. I had a headache earlier today and let the kids play in the back yard while I laid on the couch. I didn't even watch them. Not even my 18-month-old. I have about...(hang on, I'm … Continue reading Personal Day

It's that time of the month again. The time when I am irrational, irritable, hypersensitive, and emotional. Oh joy. So I am going to write this verse on the chalkboard in my kitchen: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1 Perhaps this reminder in my kitchen will … Continue reading It’s That Time Again

I've never been a morning person. But, these past few weeks I have been getting up at 6 am--before my kids. It's pretty much a miracle. And I am so thankful that God truly cares about the mundane, the details of our lives (Psalm 37:23). I am thankful that He doesn't just do grand miracles like giving … Continue reading Early Riser

This morning I woke up at 6:30 a.m. to a little pee spot on the carpet next to my bed. After sopping up the pee with a bath towel, the rest of my day played out something like this:Go downstairs, eat cereal, make coffee, toast for the kids, get the happy baby from his crib, nurse … Continue reading Happy Crappy: A day in the Life

Sentimental reading of my blog last night has inspired me. Inspired me to start blogging again. Not because my children are so great, or my writing so poetic or humorous, but because there is something completely cathartic about being able to laugh at yourself and your kids. Writing helps me take motherhood, an already dauntingly … Continue reading I’m Yours