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• When You Stop Keeping Score.

  

  As long as our schedules permit, my friend Brandee and I do a babysitting swap every week. It’s simple: she watches my son for four hours on Mondays and I... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Romance in the Little Things.

  Ahhhh, Valentine’s Day. Our church has graciously offered childcare tonight so we’re heading to Chipotle sans toddler. Nothing says romance like side-by-side... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Let’s Talk About Potty Training.

  

  *Non-mothers, feel free to skip riiiiiight over this post. First things first: we are not ready to potty train. Not even close. Potty training absolutely... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 DIARIES, FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Everett’s Valentines.

  

  Last year, on a whim, I made “hey girl” valentines for Everett to send to his girlfriends. They were such a hit that I knew I wanted to do them again this... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• the Messier the House, the Better the Friendship.

  

  (we dress them alike because we can) A few weeks ago, my friend Christina and I were sitting on the floor in her living room, watching our boys attempt to... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Five Little Things on a Friday.

  

  1. Do you crockpot? A few weeks ago, I tried this chicken taco recipe that my friend Christina recommended and it was de-lish. Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dear Aspiring Writer.

  

  When people ask me for advice, especially strangers, my initial reaction is usually the same—I shrug my shoulders and tell them I am not an expert. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Support the Bloggers You Love.

  

  Almost every time I chat with a fellow blogger or writer, the conversation inevitably turns to business and money (0r rather, the lack of money I should say). Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Living Room Therapy.

  

  This post was published with Brett’s permission and blessing. There are many parts of our marriage that need and deserve privacy, but we have agreed this part o... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Because Everyone Loves a Good Hair Tease.

  

  Okay ladies, let’s be honest: I am the furthest thing from a beauty blogger, both by choice and lack of skill. But. But! When I find something amazing, I feel... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• 100 Miles.

  

  A few weeks ago, something LEGENDARY happened. We hit 100 miles on our 4moms Origami stroller. It kind of felt like when your car reaches 100,000 miles, only... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• a Year of Date Nights.

  

  After you have a baby, the general idea of “date night” changes, and I mean that (nicely) in every way possible. Date nights used to be spontaneous,... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• on Marriage, Parenting, and Feeling Invisible.

  If I know one thing about marriage, it is this: marriage is hard. Marriage with children is even harder, I think. Parenting has made our marriage... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• State of the Blog Address.

  Happy 2014, friends! With a new year upon us, it seemed like a good time to talk about this blog: the good, the bad, the goals, the vision, you know. First... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Favorite Posts of 2013.

  

  It’s always fun and a little bit weird to skim back through blog posts from the past year. It feels like a virtual memory lane of sorts. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Day, New Year.

  

  It’s a new day. A New Year. New you, and new me. This is the year. It’s our year. Let’s not let it go to waste, but do good with it. Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Favorite Posts of 2013.

  

  With this year coming to a close, I wanted to share some of my favorite posts from 2013. As usual, thank you for being here and for allowing me to share my... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Day in Photos.

  

  Not pictured: lots of Dayquil, even more Nyquil, eight boxes of Kleenex. Brett and I were both reeeeally sick last week, but we seem to be on the mend now, than... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Merry Christmas!

  

  Merry Christmas, friends! I’m taking this week off from blogging to spend time with my family and be still. I hope your Christmas is wonderful, joy-filled, and... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Let’s Talk About Christmas Traditions.

  

  On December 1st I had a mental list of a whoooole bunch of things I wanted to do this month. And then I blinked, and then I realized Christmas is happening six... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DIARIES, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION