13 Thoughts on Parenting
A gal recently asked, “Why don’t you share more tips and tricks on motherhood?” I scrunched my nose and let out a nervous laugh. Well, I thought to myself, probably because the jury is still out on my crew. Because [...]
A gal recently asked, “Why don’t you share more tips and tricks on motherhood?” I scrunched my nose and let out a nervous laugh. Well, I thought to myself, probably because the jury is still out on my crew. Because [...]
Today marks the TWENTIETH episode at The Messy Table (insert allllll the praise-hand emojis)! I want to start by shouting a gigantic THANK YOU to all of my amazing guests who have bravely opened up their lives and souls on [...]
Happy November friends! I'm super giddy today, not only because the leaves are exploding into all sorts of chestnut/cinnamon/auburn hues, but mostly because Divina Bruss is joining me for Episode #18 at The Messy Table and I JUST LOVE IT [...]
My eight-year-old daughter, Hallie, still can’t wrap her arms even halfway around the giant oak in our yard. Our little farmhouse was built in 1930—the first in this square mile—many, many moons ago. She looks like a pint-sized ant standing [...]
I was picking weeds yesterday—knees in the dirt, earth under my fingernails. Grumbling to myself, I muttered something like, "Didn't I just do this?” Honestly, this isn’t an uncommon thought running wild through my brain. More like a broken record [...]
Welcome back to The Messy Table! It's back to school, back to work, back to college football, back to pumpkin-spice-everything. New season. New story. Same table. Today's guest is my good friend, Gina Postier—a wife, mama of four, physician assistant, and [...]
Today marks the TENTH episode at The Messy Table! And though it might not sound like much to you, this small milestone means I haven't quit yet and that ten beautifully messy conversations have taken place—which I pray have encouraged you, reminded you what really [...]
It starts bright and early. Hey Mom, is it hot or cold outside? Mommy, I’m hungry. Hey Mama, can I have a piece of gum? And can we adopt a polar bear from the Arctic? Mom, watch this! Mommy, have [...]
Many of us across the states are halfway through Spring Break—which means your precious offspring have likely eaten their way through the fridge (and the pantry; and their leftover Valentine's goodies). You could probably use something new and tasty that won't send them bouncing off and climbing every wall in town. Right? [...]
It’s a new year—with new dreams, new challenges, and (like it or not) a new president. As we approach the end of January my gym is still decently full, which I happen to find bittersweet (sweet because people are taking [...]