"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." —Annie Dillard
The baby had gone down with relative ease; I'd just...
My daughter is heading off to college this month. This is, of course, affecting me in both an emotional and practical way. She and...
Oh, marriage is a funny thing. Sometimes it’s full of romantic dinners, other times it’s being knee deep in dirty diapers. Marriage is full...
I have yet to hear from a single friend that their political or personal opinion has been changed from something they’ve seen posted on...
Seven years ago I was planning my wedding.
As a teacher I have the summers off and spent the summer before my fall wedding making...
As a person who genuinely enjoys staying busy and has difficulty saying no, I’m used to walking through life with a never-ending to-do list....
It's Saturday night at 9pm, which means my husband and I can finally turn the TV to something other than Daniel Tiger or Frozen. I'm...
In January, just a few weeks after the birth of our second daughter, my husband was unexpectedly offered a new job in my small...
I'm a big fan of happiness and habits guru Gretchen Rubin. (If you're into podcasts, be sure to check out Happier with Gretchen Rubin.)...
Who doesn't love a date night? While it's certainly fun to get some time away from the grind of everyday life with kiddos, I...
Most mornings when I wake up, I’ve gotten a full night’s sleep (or a wiggly five-year-old with his feet in my face). Most mornings...
I just want to close my eyes. Close the blinds, close the curtains, and sit in the dark.
I muster the energy to eat something....
My husband and I fell in love fast and hard. It was a whirlwind of instant chemistry, becoming best friends and being inseparable. After...
My husband and I aren't particularly religious. We don't go to church and we rarely refer to God in our home. If anything, we...

























