And how to walk away with grace and peace Any good equestrian will tell you that the best way to measure how good someone is at riding horses is not by how many ribbons they’ve won, but by how many times they’ve fallen off and gotten back on the horse again. If one can be qualified on the topic of friendship by that same measurement then I am supremely qualified, ‘cause I … [Read more...]
To the Mom who can’t ask for help
Maybe this is one of those things that only some people struggle with. Like complaining about bad service or sending food back in a restaurant or wearing flowery patterns. But here’s the thing. I need help...to learn to ask for help! I recently embarked on the most terrifying, anwer-to-prayer passion project of my life, a project that I hope to be the first of many. And in the … [Read more...]
To the mom dealing with envy
I have a friend that everything comes easy for. Doesn’t everyone? That one girl who just (looks like she) breezes through life, hair that requires no blowdrying, a figure that doesn’t require calorie restriction, kids who require no bribing or threatening, a confidence that doesn’t require herculean effort and all the things/ opportunities/ experiences/ achievements I wish … [Read more...]
The #WearWhatsThereChallenge Part 7: There is a mean girl inside each of us
The judgements of others can hurt sometimes. Like when my kids say my husband is the fun parent. Or when someone gauges what's in your heart by what you are wearing - being judged on your fruitbowl rather than your fruit, so to speak. Has the judgement of another ever hurt you? Thinking about this made me realise not just how often I've been on the receiving end (part of the … [Read more...]
I’m the invisible mom
I know, long time no read, right? I'm not even going to start off with my list of excuses, you've heard them all before, they start with "challenging day job" and they end with "challenging night job" (i.e husband and kids)! Well, I recently received the most profound email from a good friend that I want to share with you today. You might have read it before, it's one of those … [Read more...]