Hi there. I'm Amy. I write here about my life and my issues. I also design blogs and websites at Uncluttered Design. I'm a mom to 4 and a former pastor's wife.
Kinda Comical
Oh the innocence
In the car after picking up one of my daughter’s best friends for a play date. She recently moved from our neighborhood to another one nearby. The move required her to switch schools. She’s African American.
Me: So, how’s your new house [friend]?
Friend: It’s good.
Daughter: How’s your new school?
Friend: It’s good. But the kids are so Continue reading...
Because the pig in me warrants a 2nd post
Photo by thornypup
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Way back in October, someone in this family had the brilliant idea to take a road trip to California for Christmas. The suggestion was met with cheers all around except for yours truly who responded this way: NOOOOOOOOO. Followed by the fetal position. (Because I’m not a fan of road Continue reading...
Oh my stars I’m a piece of work
So. While school is generally going swimmingly, it does require all members of this household to be up and out before 7:30 am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We have a few dilly-dalliers among us, so occasionally it makes for a bit of a harried morning.
Like this morning.
There is really nothing to say except that Continue reading...
Mundane things for God
As a brief recap of my recent brain swirls, I was talking about my struggle to know that my purpose is all around me, right now, in my “mundane” life, and that fulfilling one’s purpose doesn’t happen only when a book is published, a keynote speech is made or a Nobel Peace Prize is won.
As Continue reading...
A fine mothering moment
So the last several weeks the last year, the baby has been waking up between 2 and 5 times a night. And when I’m aroused from R.E.M. sleep multiple times per night for several nights in a row, I’m a bit…groggy. Go figure.
So the other night he woke up crying a.gain. and I thought to Continue reading...
I hate Irish Spring
The title of this post has nothing to do with what I want to tell you, but I just got out of the shower and while in there, I noticed I have run out of face soap. So I had to use Irish Spring. It made my face feel like a piece of cowhide stretched Continue reading...
He must have inherited his grandfather’s sense of humor
My daughter was telling us a big, long story about how she got in trouble at school last week for talking in the hall. “It’s so hard not to talk in the hall,” she says. Without skipping a beat, my son says, “Why don’t you practice at home?”
Sometimes I just want to eat him he’s that cute
I was busy with the baby when my 2-year-old came into the room wanting something. This time the answer was no. Crying ensued.
So, in an effort to distract him I say, “Can you help me? Will you throw this in the laundry?”
“No,” he says, “I too cying.”
Who said breastfeeding was easy?
Of all the things new mothers are surprised by, the fact that breastfeeding doesn’t come naturally seems to always be somewhere near the top of the list. That and the fact that you had no idea how much a baby would change your life. (OK, so maybe these are my top two.)
Anyway, breastfeeding. Talk about Continue reading...
Where does he get this stuff?
So we’re eatin’ lunch today and here’s what my 5-year-old busts out with:
Him: “Grandmas are moms without rules.”
Me: “Oh, where did you hear that?”
Him: “Nowhere, I just thought of it.”
