In the middle

These are daily choices 24.07.2023 3:50 ↓

Why am I talking about our garden hose here. Hahaha,

There aren't any secrets, not really 20.07.2023 4:01 ↓

Because you will be known, anyway, someday.

I'm not afraid to share who I am anymore 17.07.2023 4:44 ↓

I'm allowed to write crappy essays and I'm allowed to change my mind. I'm learning to be okay with both of those things. 

The things I see in others (that annoy me) 13.07.2023 3:49 ↓

...are usually just reflections of my own flaws.  We're all on a path of becoming.

Choosing relationship, creativity, & freedom, over perfection 10.07.2023 5:00 ↓

I was able to witness up close, even living with them for a short period, how they really spent their days, and how they raised their incredibly intelligent and creative six home schooled children.

I find those same, painful tears welling up in my eyes 06.07.2023 5:43 ↓

My journey looked different than I could've ever imagined with my first two sons-- but especially Emerson's breastfeeding experience. I still ache over it. 

Books: exploring the infinite, from home 03.07.2023 4:43 ↓

Windows into the world and possibility.

Almost! 29.06.2023 4:52 ↓

Praising attempts, rather than just successes. 

I'm sober & this is my story 27.06.2023 12:13 ↓

Bonus episode. This isn't my normal weekly writing-- instead, these are the words I shared in December at a private party with some of my closest friends & family. I hope my vulnerability finds its way to the right person passes along hope. 

I don't have to be productive just because my kids are occupied 26.06.2023 3:36 ↓

Learning how to sit still & believe that that's okay.

Home: work & rest 23.06.2023 3:12 ↓

Such a weird & vague thing.

I'm learning to be OK with living in the middle 22.06.2023 3:11 ↓

Because it's the only place I can be.

Writing these down so I don't forget 22.06.2023 2:51 ↓

A list -- so I still remember after I'm out of my young motherhood season.

I can be so reckless, and I'm learning to set boundaries 21.06.2023 5:22 ↓

Because within my boundaries, I have freedom.

A crisis | Callan lives 21.06.2023 5:20 ↓

Thankful for God's grace.

My mom & I don't have a perfect relationship (and that's ok) 21.06.2023 4:25 ↓

We are changing, and so is our relationship.

When I do it right, it's like I can see, taste, touch, smell, hear 21.06.2023 3:12 ↓

it's all happening, right now

I want to write 21.06.2023 4:20 ↓

Writing is just thinking, basically...

The skeletons in our closet attend family dinner too 20.06.2023 3:03 ↓

Family dinners are chaotic... and magical.