Tag: life
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‘Tis the season…for hospitality
‘Tis the season to be jolly! It was the Annual Baking Day the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Several years ago, Brett went from student ministry to Chick-fil-A. He had to work the Wednesday of Thanksgiving week which was not usual. I decided to do something fun, so Linley and Ella Kate were small and we put…
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cultivating connection
It’s the time of year for getting together with families and connecting with people we may not see all the time. We do not live near family, so we do a lot of FaceTime calls. Everyone longs to belong and everyone wants to feel wanted. Every preschooler wants to get in close to see the…
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a (crazy) week in the life…
It’s always interesting to me to learn about other peoples’ days. How they run, what they do, how they structure their errands, and random other stuff. After the way this week began, I think I’ll let you see a peek into my week this week! Keep in mind, this is not a normal week! Crazy…
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practice excitement
Hello! We had fall break last week! Brett was on a business trip for the first three days, but we took advantage of the wonderful step out of the ordinary. I truly enjoyed taking a break from the bustling world and enjoying just being at home with no commitments or appointments to rush to. The…
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ways to reset the day
It’s my favorite month of the year! I hear it’s National Pumpkin Spice Day today – I suppose it is, so I’m here for it! I checked my coffee gift card and I had just enough with a few cents to spare, so I went for the iced pumpkin spice and got a few (four)…
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shine your light
School is back in session! Extracurriculars are going! Gym classes are full again! The fall season is here! Pumpkin spice is back everywhere, and so is the spice in my life thanks to the PSL! My pumpkins always come out September 1 (because of course). Fall is my favorite! I feel so alive! I will…
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take life back: simple ways to get back in the game
Hello there! How is the week for you? We have started ballet again! This week we are starting school again! I have felt like over the summer, I have let routine slide and often just responded to life and let it control me! Sometimes I get a little lax and then it feels like life…
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magnificent margin
Hey there! We’ve had a week doing fun, ordinary, and still un-ordinary activities while Dad’s away. We even made a peach cobbler. This doesn’t happen everyday, so it’s a special treat! It took a really long time and involved people wandering away into other rooms, losing interest, and having to be reeled back in. By…
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the “get it all done” trap
Laundry folded? Yes. Laundry put away…remind kids to put their piles away. EK needs to sweep so I can ideally mop the floor of the kitchen. I love walking barefoot on a clean kitchen floor. Did I remind them to pick up the toys in the play room? Oh, gotta do the usual weekly grocery…
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helpful habits for new beginnings
Hello there! Got a coffee or tea today? What is going on in your world? I would love to meet you all in person, but this is the next best thing. As adults, we don’t often get a break from real life work, chores, or school, but it’s important to have fun when possible. Here…
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