I wasn’t planning on posting before Christmas, but I ended up with a bit of unexpected “free time” this afternoon. I was also inspired by this great blog post on children and signs they might be struggling (or not!) with … Continue reading
I like presents. And I like buying presents. But sometimes I need a break, a limit, or a fresh approach to showing friends and family my love. This year, in the aim of simplicity, my friends and I are not … Continue reading
Spring cleaning is great, but why wait till next year? Why not clean out your home before Christmas? You know, before you accumulate more clothes…before you press the kitchen supplies back even further into the cabinet…before you stack another book…before … Continue reading
I used to anticipate Christmas. Now, having a child, it makes me sweat. What are people going to buy my child? How do I stick to my simpler values for Wade’s childhood while maintaining relationships? Pursuing simplicity during Christmas is … Continue reading
Ever been sharing with a friend about a tough situation in your life, maybe even bordering on self-pity, when they say “well, it could be worse.” Or more specifically, “you could have cancer like so-and-so” or “you could have _____ … Continue reading
You don’t know how bad I have it. No one understands the obstacles in my way. If only everyone knew how unfair it was. I deserve it, I’m so much better than the others. All of us think some variation … Continue reading
We all know (I hope) that life is not about what we accomplish. But the fact is, sometimes you just have to get things done. The trash must be emptied, the job must be worked, the meals must be prepared, … Continue reading
I talked to a friend on my way into work this morning. We shared our frustration for how quickly evenings pass, especially with young children. Even the basic tasks seem to take so much time – work, dinner, clean-up, play … Continue reading
As I race out of work to pick up Wade, thinking of dinner and my evening to do list, I wish it was easier. I have taken steps to simplify and stretch my evenings but I always long for more. … Continue reading
Toys make me break into a sweat. One turns to 2, turns to 20, turns to an entire floor lined with talking, primary-colored gadgets. It’s no secret I try to limit Wade’s toys and usually choose ones that are open-ended. … Continue reading
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