Corporate napping | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009. My kids just completed their second week at their new preschool. So far, both Mark and I have been really impressed with the program, and Jafta and India seem to be having fun, too. I think Jafta is slowly realizing he doesn't need to follow India around on the playground to protect her from things like pretend guns (which he is doing in the photo). And India has managed to wait to poop her pants until after she . . .
Let’s talk about boundaries vs. ultimatums
You can learn a lot about relational health from watching The Bachelor. Okay, that's not exactly true. I don't watch it for life lessons. I'm been watching for years because it's pure, cringey, schadenfreude escapism. But there are so many times I am yelling back at the screen because what's happening in the show is such a blatant example of relational immaturity. In this particular season, there was a young woman named Maddie who is very religious, and who has made the decision to wait . . .
“Try to have pity on the myriad of old people you could exterminate.”
Last night I read a twitter thread from Dr Silvia Stringhini that chilled me to the bone in regards to the seriousness of coronavirus. She had translated an open letter that was written by Dr. Daniele Macchini, an ICU doctor in Italy, prefacing it by mentioning the sense of false ecurity that seems to be prevalent in areas that have not yet had an outbreak. Dr. Macchini revealed how dire things are there, and warned others to be mindful of the seriousness of this pandemic. I'm sharing the . . .
Friday Finds: Sculptural Wire
High Transitional Metal Wire Table Lamps Matte Black Metal Wire Chair Metal Wire Countertop Fruit Storage Basket Metal Taper Candle Holders Reginald Blue Wire Coffee Table Modern Geometric Table Vases Candle Holders (Set of 3) Modern Wire Lounge Chair Umbra Zina Magazine Rack . . .
Spring/summer books on my reading list this year
Today is #worldbookday and here are a bunch of books that I am excited to read! (Yes I did include my own.) What's on your list? Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire: The Guide to Being Glorious You by Jen Hatmaker Worth It: Overcome Your Fears and Embrace the Life You Were Made For by Brit Barron On the Bright Side: Stories about Friendship, Love, and Being True to Yourself by Melanie Shankle Dear Edward: A Novel by Ann Napolitano Rage Against the Minivan by Kristen . . .
The conundrum with an ornate feather | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009. I have grossly underestimated my four-year-old. We are having some issues with sleep in our house. People are often asking me how Karis is sleeping. And for a newborn, she is sleeping okay. It's the other two that decided to up the ante since Karis was born. I am pretty sure that the three of them have a daily meeting where they discuss the shifts they will cover to ensure an even spread of waking us up throughout the night. . . .
Life Lately
A fun and full weekend as Karis played a lion and a dancing steak (so well done! 🥁) in Madagascar the Musical, with big sis acting as assistant to the director and makeup artist. View this post on Instagram The best youth performance of a steak that I've ever seen and I'm not even bragging when I say that. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Feb 28, 2020 at 10:13pm PST Kembe walked past an . . .
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Thug life | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009. Karis has some serious baby dandruff (cradle cap). I've been reading up on how to care for it and the consensus is to rub baby oil all over the baby's head. It sounded simple enough, but now Karis's head is a big greasy mess that is leaving an oilspot on everything she touches. I was trying to figure out a way to cover her head, and I remembered we still had some do-rags left from Jafta's foray with dreadlocks. Worked like a . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Aiden
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
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