I'm still waiting to feel like a zen homemaker instead of a frantic toddler mom in yoga pants and sort of clean hair when Bryant walks in the door to find me in a war zone of a kitchen wiping gobs of dinner off our little Ikea table.
Author: Michal Conger
When life hands you mud puddles
We've had a record rain streak here and it has thrown a bit of a wrench in our spring routine. Park days, runs in our trusty double jogger, and spontaneous walks to look at the ducks who have taken up residence in our pool have all been infrequent. We spend a lot of time cooking in … Continue reading When life hands you mud puddles
Things I Love: Tired Mom Eyes Edition
This week, all two days of it, has been One Of Those. One poor sick sister kept them both up hours past bedtime Monday, then Catalina skipped her nap yesterday and kept me hopping, then they both managed to spread all three folded & sorted loads of laundry across the entire living room in the two minutes … Continue reading Things I Love: Tired Mom Eyes Edition
Our favorite snacking cookies
I'm no food blogger, but I think all moms need a good snacking cookie up their sleeves for park days and playdates. I like them slightly health-ified, so they're filling enough for busy afternoons. These Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies are gluten free and can be dairy-free if you use the appropriate chocolate chips (or sub … Continue reading Our favorite snacking cookies
Hospitality when your house is less than ‘grammable
We hosted a casual Easter lunch last week for a few friends, which wound down almost at dinner time as any good lunch does. It was an easy menu, and I decorated with a bouquet of lilies, our good tablecloth and dishes, and a few candles. It seemed just right, until the night before, I had … Continue reading Hospitality when your house is less than ‘grammable
Why I won’t stop telling my daughters they’re beautiful
Beauty is a tricky thing. We all seek it out. We go to art museums, attend concerts, decorate our homes and share photos of moments of beautiful days. But when it comes to our daughters, "beautiful" has become almost a bad word. Well-intentioned and thoughtful blog posts like this and this have been floating around a lot lately-- admonitions against … Continue reading Why I won’t stop telling my daughters they’re beautiful
When the expected becomes a blessing
Catalina has never quite been a willing napper, and she usually has a non-nap day every week or two. Last week she went on a mini-strike for three days in a row, even convincing Lucy (who will sleep til the cows come home) to strike with her for an afternoon. It wasn't a huge deal, … Continue reading When the expected becomes a blessing
Winter rhythms
I've been forced by snow & sickness lately to lean into our more home-centered winter routine. Most of the year we're outside a lot of the day, and it's been a challenge to keep Lucy & Catalina occupied without fighting or (much) TV for the extra hours we're inside. We've had bouts of cabin fever for … Continue reading Winter rhythms
Holy curiosity & the inquisitiveness of children
"Curiosity, I’m learning, lifts my gaze from the mundane and ordinary to catch glimmers of the extraordinary. When I’m prompted to look up from the temporary, eternity breaks through." I'm delighted to be guest blogging over at carameredith.com today about her wonderful guest theme for the year, Holy Curiosity. I love Cara's words about everything, from motherhood … Continue reading Holy curiosity & the inquisitiveness of children
I resolve: to buy more flowers
I brought flowers home from the grocery store today-- just a simple bouquet, but I've been reminded how much cheer and goodness can come from something so simple. I love little touches of pretty things around the house-- flowers especially. But I feel like I took a break from the "extras" when the girls were … Continue reading I resolve: to buy more flowers
Motherhood Alive 