On the night of Cam’s funeral, we lit paper lanterns and watched them float across a starry Nashville sky. Some of the lanterns came together and formed the letter C, as if God was saying, “I see you here. I …
I Am Not Enough: Vulnerability and Kindness in Community
Kindness is one of those sentiments that feels very warm and fuzzy in our brains. In action, it is more complex and beautiful. Think of a diamond: multifaceted, each surface reflecting and refracting dazzling rainbows of light, but a diamond is hard. …
Vulnerability of Celebration
Celebrating can be a vulnerable thing. Wholehearted celebration requires us to take risks and stand up to fears. In celebration, we are forced to be present in the moment instead of elsewhere mentally. Celebrating requires inviting others in more deeply …
Poop and Glory
My 3-year-old pooped on the floor today – on my expensive living room carpet. There are not many fine things in my home. I shop at my parents or in-law’s for many furniture items. So most of what we have …
Letting Go of My Mothering “Shoulds”
My first few years of parenting were hard, really hard. If they were a journey, they were climbing a steep mountain face with a hundred pound pack on my back and a baby carrier strapped to my chest. It was …
Life After Miscarriage
“The heartbeat is fast — 166 beats per minute,” the technician told me a week ago in the blue hush of the ultrasound room. “Is that good?” I said. “Oh yes, that’s very good — very strong.” Then he told …
Creative Ideas for Eating Out With Littles
Dining with littles is no small task. My husband and I are foodies, and we enjoy the mystery of going to new restaurants and trying different foods. When our girls were small, it didn’t take long to realize we needed …
The Reason I Apologize to My Children
I apologize to my girls. Quickly and often. There are two reasons for this. First I fumble through parenting and make daily mistakes, so I give myself frequent opportunity to have to say “I’m sorry”. Second, I’m showing them the …
When You Don’t Know How to Play With Your Kids
Playing is hard for me. It always has been. A few months ago, my niece asked me to play dolls with her. As the mother of two car-loving boys, I had no idea how to play with dolls. I’ve finally …
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