What are you doing this week before the kick-off of 2012? For the most part I am slowing down and reflecting as I sip multiple cups of coffee. Reflecting on where I’ve been, what was accomplished in 2011, and how I met or didn’t meet those goals I set just 365 days ago. But at the same time there’s much… Read More
The Engagement {part 4 – babblings from the morning of}
It’s here! It’s the morning of the BIG proposal and there are a gazillion thoughts and emotions running through this teary-eyed sappy momma’s mind. While the day will be busy getting all the final preparations made and setting up for the surprise celebration, my thoughts wander. How did he grow up so fast?Is he ready for marriage?What will the future… Read More
The Engagement {part 3 – keeping the secret}
“Mom, I need you to keep this ring and hide it!” As my son handed me the gift bag with the ring in it, more emotions lept from my heart. I think on the inside I was screaming, “NO. You know I’m not that responsible. I can’t find things I use every day, much less hide something and find it… Read More
The Engagement {part 2 – the ring}
Read The Engagement {part 1 – if I could keep you little}. My mind was trying to wrap around the fact that my “boy” was turning into a man and had marriage deep in his heart. When he first brought up the subject, I figured I had about a year to prepare my heart and mind for this big step…. Read More
The Engagement {if I could keep you little}
I wrote these posts in advance to chronicle the days of this mom’s little boy getting engaged. The engagement was a surprise, so I’ll be posting this week what led up to the big moment. It was a special journey! However, itt seems like yesterday we were capturing his growth on his bedroom wall (HERE). Snips and snails and puppy… Read More
{Unwrapping Jesus} when the light fades
I did it! I finally got my tree up. I know, I’m running just a little behind this year. But it was a great moment. I could breathe and I think I actually saw the stress fall off my shoulders. We sat the tree up properly, plugged in the lights and . . . urgh! I sense the stress wanting… Read More