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The Middle of the Day, Where Everything Happens at Once
I don’t know about in your home or with your family or friends but the middle of the day where everything and nothing happens at once. By the time noon rolls around, the morning has already taken a bite out of me, and the day hasn’t even shown its teeth yet. This is the part of the day where everything hits at once — the work, the house, the planning, the Easter prep, the “Mom, did you see this?” and the “We need to add this to the list,” and the “Did you check your email?” and the “What are we doing for dinner?” even though dinner is still hours…
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The House Wakes Up and C Gets to Work
By eight o’clock the house is no longer quiet. It doesn’t matter what day it is — once C’s feet hit the floor, the whole rhythm of the morning shifts. He doesn’t ease into the day like some people do. He comes in hot, already talking, already planning, already working, already three steps ahead of me before I’ve even finished my first cup of coffee. Which is when the house wakes up and c gets to work ie gaming. And that’s the thing about raising a kid who isn’t a kid anymore. He’s young, yes, but he’s living a life that demands more from him than most adults ever had…
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Mile Maker Grace: Devotional Apri 30, 26
I always like to begin and end the day with Mile Maker Grace a prayer or a devotional or a blessing because not only do moms need encouragement kids and dads and even pets do to. The house was still dark when I opened my eyes this morning, but my mind was already awake, already walking ahead of me, already trying to solve problems I hadn’t even stood up to face yet. That’s how Tuesdays start around here — not with alarms or sunshine or birds chirping, but with the weight of the day sitting on the edge of the bed waiting for me to catch up. So, before anything…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
