Growing up I’ve always been the cram-it-all-in, never-say-no kind of gal. I get the most done when I’m too busy to slack off, so that’s how I keep myself moving. Then God gave me a much more leisurely husband who doesn’t love to jam-pack a calendar, meanders instead of races around, and relishes days with…

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It’s time for the monthly favorite-post link up with Elizabeth Esther. Link up your favorite post too! This month I participated in the Ultimate Blog Party, so my intro post, “I’m a Little Different” was my most-viewed and most-commented post in April, and in 2011 so far. My second-most-viewed post was “Why I Need To…

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Today’s Five Minute Friday writing prompt is “Motherhood Should Come With…” Five minutes, no editing… here goes!   I need a clone. I’ve needed one since I brought our first baby out of my body and discovered that babies eat every 2 hours sometimes, and I can’t just wake up and feed a baby every…

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My contribution for the Rally to Restore Unity (you’ll find actually funny signs there) If unity isn’t your schtick, Mason Slater has launched the March to Keep Disunity Alive (“because calling names is easier than rational discussion”). Jonathan Sigmon has initiated a Rally to Maintain Division (“I’m a conservative. You’re a liberal. Let’s yell at…

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photo © 2002 freeparking | more info (via: Wylio)   I’m snuggled into the arm of our couch, a feverish hacking boy resting on a pillow on my chest. He’s been sick for five days. Moments like these can send me spiraling out of control, emotionally, if I listen. I have this sinister inner voice…

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I’ve been writing my brains out, but it hasn’t shown up here yet because it has all been prep for exciting things coming in May (I think). One writing project (the one I’m not sure will be ready to share in May) I am not at liberty to share just yet, so you’ll just have…

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