Yes, I have tried to keep Him in sight as I have pursued these things, but how often do I feel Him saying, “Brooke just put it down and look at me.” “Just stop striving and trust me.” “Just be still.” And I don’t. Continue reading All the wrong things…
For a moment, think about all the tasks your hands do as a mother… ….. ….. ….. Okay stop! You’re brain is probably being overloaded right now. Wiping faces off, fixing clothing, moving teeny hairs, putting shoes back on (of course this is just while taking family photos). Your hands hits that alarm clock, dress … Continue reading Her Hands Are Busy
Haddi is starting a flower shop. She has precisely 31 little sprouts today. Last month she loathed me because I wouldn’t let her start an animal shelter in our backyard. I’m a much bigger fan of the flower shop. But 31 isn’t enough. She insists we buy more seeds, more soil, and more of the … Continue reading Expect Miracles
Tonight I put my hair in a ponytail using a laffy-taffy wrapper. I live in Oklahoma. Where the wind comes sweeping down the flippin’ plains and brings leaves that hit you in the face but feel more like rocks. After a very long April of 2-3 soccer games a week, we have finally arrived at … Continue reading I Fixed My Hair With a Piece of Trash
It’s started. Those twinges and thoughts of “where are my babies?” J started walking this week and all of a sudden he can wear 18 month sleepers and knows that a toothbrush goes in your mouth and a q-tip is supposed to go in your ears when the right ear hole is not confused with … Continue reading Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls
stop and remember the quote of my good friend’s good friend…”On the scale of one to eternity…” it helps me put things back into perspective. What in the world is important? What are you chasing? Is it something that will be swept away or is it something that will last. Continue reading The Dumb Trash Can
First off, there are many home cooked meals that I make with pride and delight knowing that my husband can truthfully tell me it doesn’t suck, but that’s not to say I am too proud to eat ramen noodles, boxed macaroni and cheese, or some completely un-fancy chili that consists of opening three cans, some … Continue reading Refinement
Real life. That’s what’s missing in the world of social media. People put up these pretty pictures and talk about all the goodness in their lives, but holy sheesh I have tons of people tell me how much they appreciate hearing about the craziness of my life because it makes them feel like they are … Continue reading All Aboard the Struggle Bus
Most days start normal and end normal. Hints the word normal. Other days start normal and end in the ER with you wondering what your daughter-in-law will think about your son’s scar in 25 years. I’ve always had this goal of wanting to be a fantastic mother-in-law. Yes, I want to be a great mother, … Continue reading Fiercely Loved
Eight minutes in…”Momma, I’m already skinny and my jeans button so how ’bout you just do the rest?” Note to self…never let a six year old choose your workout. I mean why wouldn’t she choose a 26 minute ab workout? I think it’s only fair that I have Rocky abs after that one. Last night, … Continue reading Mom-Life Shape
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