Reflections of a Work-in-Progress Mom
Are you ready in an emergency? I asked this question on social media one time and a number of people replied with things in jest or things pertaining to whatever is the biggest possible natural disaster in their area. While sometimes it’s fun to poke fun at the “over-preparers” which we would probably become besties Read More …
If there’s anything I need to continually work on, it’s the topic of this month’s book. After 15+ years of marriage (and a total of 22 years together), we continue to learn and grow as individuals, so naturally, we continue to learn and grow as a couple. And that’s not always easy. Something beautiful happens Read More …
This book has given me lots to think about. It has a great mix of research, data, personal stories, interviews, and some strategies/advice for growing with our kiddos through the teen, college, and young adult years. There may be a few take or toss things but even if you don’t consider yourself religious, there are Read More …
From my general observation, most of us moms feel like we’re not doing enough even when we’re doing too much. Instead of finding any balance or rhythm to our days, we’re just stretched too thin. Jessica Turner also authored The Fringe Hours which is about making time for the things that matter to us, writes Read More …
I don’t want to overthink this post so I’m just going to publish it. :p I’ll let you know after I finish the book if I should overthink what I posted…or not posted. We’ve all been there – struck in a cycle of what-ifs, plagued by indecision, paralyzed by the fear of getting it wrong. Read More …
While I love a good team/organization vision and seeing the big picture of things, I’m usually not the one to first come up with the vision. I can get with the details and the day-to-day tasks to make the vision happen. I don’t have an organization to grow but I love to hide and help Read More …
If you’re not following Lisa Whittle on IG, go do that now, but be ready for some “drop the mic” action. She brings the challenge of looking deeper into the situation or issue to the heart of the matter. I did a quick read of this book last year when it came out and looking Read More …
In January, I will usually re-read or skim through these two books. I’ve found that we’re still resetting from the holidays and getting ready for new routines so I don’t want to dig into new books right away. Intentional relationships make us more productive, creative, and useful than we could ever be on our own…Setting Read More …
This is an interesting read. The first thing I noted was loneliness in relation to social media because that is how the book starts…loneliness because of how things are due to the online world. Whether your online and in-person experiences are similar or different to those shared in the book, this topic is definitely one Read More …
I think the holidays are maybe just overwhelming to me. After reading Just Open the Door and thinking through the difference between hospitality and entertaining, I feel that the entertaining portion of the holidays is what drains me and keeps me from really enjoying them and truly celebrating them. Holidays are meant to be more Read More …