Testing 1, 2, 3
Iโve taken several pregnancy tests in my 14 years of marriage. And Iโve had a range of reactions to the results. Surprise, disappointment, shock, disbelief, and (of course) joy! Iโm not going to tell you which reactions go with which…
Moving. Ugh.
My family and I are currently in the midst of a move. Here are some things I am learning through the process: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Itโs true. I like my nest. My family and I have…
On Road Trips and Why You Should Take Them
Last month my friend Megan and I took a road trip across the country. One of our best friends had just moved from Jackson to Seattle with her family, and they were in need of a way to get their…
Hey Ferb, I Know What We’re Gonna Do Today!
Is it just me, or do Phineas and Ferb get a longer summer vacation than the rest of us? I wish we got a hundred and four days! I know my kids do, too. As Iโm writing this, we have…
(On Fatherhood This Time)
Each month I write about motherhood and what Iโm learning through it. Well, this month Iโd like to write about fatherhood. Kevin Partridge and I exchanged vows publicly on June 20, 1998. Fourteen years ago! Our love and marriage continue…
The 23rd Psalm: A Mother’s Reflections
As I was reading through Psalms, I came to one of the most famous ones–the 23rd. Since becoming a mother nine years ago, so many images and illustrations I identify with involve God as a parent, and here again, I…
Teacher Appreciation?
Itโs May, which means the end of another school year and time to thank all the teachers for another job well done! These men and women play such a vital role in our childrenโs lives that no thank-you gift or…
This Old House
My family and I are moving. Itโs a local move but a move nonetheless. So we are in the midst of throwing away, giving away, packing up, and cleaning up. It is a lot of work, and I have to…
Happy Camper
Last summer I sent my firstborn to an overnight camp for the first time. This was a big step of faith for me. I really donโt think Iโm a โhelicopter mom,โ but I think we can all agree that dropping…
Secondhand Smoke? Really?
I recently heard a report on the radio about more and more places and events banning the presence of children. To a degree, I can understand this. I really can. The presence of children definitely changes whatever environment they are…
