I wrote a while back about sitting with the discomfort of error- realizing you’re in the wrong in a matter that has threads that lead to the core of your belief system. The presidential debate in October (September?) reminded me of this topic, as an issue came up that was a tipping point in my... Continue Reading →
Boogers: A regrettable realization
Today a long-buried piece of my personality puzzle surfaced. I always knew it was there but I never acknowledged it. I don’t like watching kids. Doesn’t matter whose kids. Thinking about babysitting, doing assessments for pre-k, and keeping my own kids contained at a playground makes my brain hum in protest and my soul yawn.... Continue Reading →
Sitting with the discomfort of error
It was sometime around 2016. My husband and I were starting our family in western South Dakota. His work as a pastor in a conservative Lutheran church body was chugging along merrily. I was enjoying my part-time library gig and finding my groove as mom to two little boys. Our rescued lab mix had various... Continue Reading →
Chicago: mostly a treatise on public transportation with small kids from the boonies
Before we begin, pop quiz. You see this stroller: How do you react? I do not think duct tape should be allowed in public. Not my jam but I respect the ingenuity. Who are you and when were you in my garage? Clearly I am in the presence of genius. If you answered "1", reading... Continue Reading →
Boogers: ‘Tis the Season
Previous chapters of my memblog “Boogers: My Life Amongst the Boys” can be found here. Today is the day after Thanksgiving. The boys have been asking to set up the Christmas stuff since right around Halloween. Peter was despondent when I said it was not an option until after Thanksgiving. We love the Christmas season.... Continue Reading →
Boogers: Welcome to the jungle
This is another chapter in my memblog Boogers: My life amongst the boys. It's the third chapter I've drafted, though I've kind of given up on sequencing things. This is one of many aspects of my life that I trust will just sort itself out magically if ignored long enough. Today was our church's mission... Continue Reading →
Newborn Tips from a Mom of Four
Tips: top of head, fingers, toes, and region of diaper output. End of list. Seriously. You don’t need ProTips. You need grace and patience with yourself. When you’re a first-time parent… let yourself BE a first-time parent. You’ll feel empowered by your triumphs and the fails will both humble you in the short term and... Continue Reading →
Bustin’ Allergy Myths
I will add to this periodically. My baby has eczema so they must be allergic to something I'm eating and passing through my breastmilk. This way lies elimination-diet madness. There's a bit to unpack here. Eczema has many causes. Even if the baby is allergic to something you're eating, the eczema is most likely not... Continue Reading →
Slacker Mom Meets Food Allergies
I don't want to know these things and I don't want other people to need this information. But here we are. A food allergy diagnosis is a life-altering event. It's not nearly on the same level as a myriad of other conditions, but it does change life significantly. In this post we will discuss food... Continue Reading →
Lenten Devotions
These devotions were written last year (2020) by my husband Nick, my fellow pastor's wife Krisit Horn, and myself. They're intended for smallish kids (4-10 years?). More information can be found in the opening notes of the booklet. I have not worked out the bugs in printing. I suggest setting your printer for double-sided, flip... Continue Reading →
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