My Personal Momlationship Hell Scenario
First, our daily dose of fiction: Peering into the window of the cozy suburban house, she saw what she was …
Relationships
Parenting, Relationships
I Broke Out My Elvis Lip
Whew, today’s post is just barely today at this point because I’ve been off galavanting around with super fun people. …
Relationships
Over-Eager Friend-Making Dragon
When Women Are Scary was first finding its way into the world and I was keenly aware that reviewers were …
Relationships
In Defense of the Smart Phone
Not a day goes by that I don’t see an article online about how smart phones are destroying our children, ruining …
Adoption, Parenting, Relationships
The Stuff About My Kids I Can’t Tell You
Last week I met with a friend and picked her brain for ideas about one of my kids. This morning …
Relationships
Judgey Eyeballs and We’re Better Together
Today my book baby is born. Scheduled c-section. Midnight, when my book automatically downloaded into all the Kindles. Last night, the …
Relationships
Fun Interview about Women Are Scary with Courtney DeFeo
This is where I am with my brain. “Fun Interview” is all I could come up with for titles this …
Relationships
On Ann Voskamp’s Blog: When Women Seem Scary
For years now, I’ve found solace and encouragement and the grace to step into each day on Ann Voskamp’s blog. …
Relationships
Tacos in Zombietown Book Launch Party
Last night was one of those nights you remember forever. I had all my closest friends in one place eating tacos …
General, Parenting, Relationships
Strapping On Your Mom Balls
I talk about my balls a lot. Mom balls. I blame Saturday Night Live and Delicious Dish’s “Schweddy Balls” for …
10 Things, Relationships
10 Reasons You Need to Get WOMEN ARE SCARY Now
Well, it’s March, and I can officially say my book comes out THIS MONTH. (pause for complete mental breakdown and …
Adoption, Orphan Care, Relationships
Mobilizing Moms at CAFO Summit 2015
Are you attending the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit this year? If so, I’m leading a workshop and I’d …
Relationships
Some of My Best Friends Are: Thoughts on Race and Community
I’m so excited to introduce you to Laila, a blogger at FrontRowMama.com. She and I have enjoyed many a late-night Twitter …
Parenting, Relationships
It’s Okay to Suck at Some Stuff
Yesterday I tried to make a dessert. Oh dear unholy hobbit. My mother has the spiritual gift of baking. I …
Relationships
Pranking Your Friends
We’ve started this little group in our neighborhood, trying to be more intentional about doing life with our neighbors. So …
Relationships
When You’ve Been Burned by a Friend
Remember how I was in a car wreck back in July? I was already joking about it by the time …
Parenting, Relationships
The Four-Word Question That Changed Me
You know those friends you wish you could introduce to everyone? You think, “Oh, I want so-and-so to meet her. …
Relationships
Coffee+Crumbs: Boogers Are the New Sexy
I’m over at Coffee+Crumbs today talking granny panties and A-cups. It may be my most TMI post to date, you …
Relationships
Book Editing: A Day in the Life
The edits on my book are due this Friday and I thought I’d take a second to give you a …
Parenting, Relationships
When You Experience a Shift in Roles – From “Staying” to “Working” and Everything in Between
Have you ever caught yourself offering someone else advice about a situation and realized mid-sentence that you need to listen …
Relationships
Help Us Choose a Cover for the Book!
I need your help! We have three fun cover design ideas. Help us choose! Okay, picture yourself in a bookstore …
Relationships
My Editor, a Business Card, and a Crazy Dream
Do you have a crazy, never-gonna-happen dream that you keep toying with in your mind? Like it’s so crazy you …
Relationships
My Big News
Sheesh, I don’t even know how to say this, because I know that when I say it, it’s going to …
Parenting, Relationships
The 2 Most Powerful Words in a Relationship
Sitting in the sunshine watching our kiddos dig in the dirt, my friend shares about struggling with anxiety, that heart-pounding, …