{Another} Rainy Day

It feels like forever since I’ve been warm. I don’t mean fake-central-heating warmth, I’m talking about sun-on-your-flesh warmth. I miss it. I miss feeling the sunshine nearly as much as I miss seeing it.

As I’ve been trapped inside (again) with a little girl who doesn’t believe in long extended napping sessions, I’ve tried to find things that make me happy to be inside and remind me of the spring and summer to come.

Today’s joy was found in:

- baking brownies and sharing a chocolate covered spoon with Abby

- online window shopping and drooling over spring and summer clothes

- reading library books to a little girl who adores stories

- dreaming of the flowers we’ll be planting soon

- planning how to decorate the office/craft room once we install the new floors

If winter ended tomorrow, I wouldn’t complain a bit.

29 and Counting

For a cold, rainy, weekday birthday, yesterday was pretty great.

It started with a plumber telling us we have a broken pipe underneath our house and it ended with me having to lecture for 3 hours, but everything in-between those two events were wonderful… beautiful flowers, new music I’ve been longing for, a homemade pecan pie, a trip to the bookstore, sprinkles cupcake deliciousness, and a photo of my child that made me laugh until I cried.

An undeniably great start to a new year.

Rainy Day

Staying Sharp

I used to try and keep my mind sharp by doing crossword puzzles. Now I have early morning conversations like this:

A: “Do people ride cows?”

Me: “No. They ride horses.”

A: “Oh. Well when I grow up I want to be a horsegirl then.”

Me: “Do you mean a cowgirl?”

A: “Yes, but you said we don’t ride cows. I want to ride horses. So I’ll be a horsegirl.”

Me: “No, you’ll be a cowgirl.”

A: “You’re just not making any sense.”

Me: “Agreed.”

Perspective

Flying back from L.A., all I could think about was how we spend our lives running around on streets with buildings looming over us, but it all looks so tiny next to the mountains and valleys that God created.

Chandler Update

If you haven’t seen this, then take a moment and watch it. If you already have, then watch it again. I know I will.

May we all strive to recognize and proclaim God’s goodness in the midst of suffering and uncertainty.

Toddler Theology

The first conversation of our morning:

A: Hey Mommy- guess what.

Me: What, baby?

A: It’s always going to be Jesus’ birthday. On Christmas, it’ll be Jesus’ birthday. On Saturday, it’ll be Jesus’ birthday. On Halloween, it’ll be Jesus’ birthday. On Tuesday, it’ll be Jesus’ birthday. On Thursday… On Sunday… On Wednesday… On summertime… On Monday… On Easter… On my birthday… On Friday, it’ll be Jesus’ birthday.

Me: You’re right.

A: Yep. And everyone is part of Jesus’ family… even you, and me, and Daddy. You know God died on the cross for us, and chose to get back up, right?

Me: Yes, I know that… but thanks for reminding me.

A: Sure. Hey, can I have some of your lipstick?

“At that time Jesus declared, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.”

- Matthew 11:25-26

Cali

I spent most of my trip sitting in the beautiful CSU-Northridge library basement, but I managed to sneak away one afternoon to find my favorite star and enjoy a little time at the beach.

Home Sweet Home

All the fun to be had on this one pier is nothing next to the joy of being home.

Homesick

Today you can find me in sunny California. It’s 74 degrees and beautiful. I’m so thankful to be here instead of in the miserable freezing weather back home.

Unfortunately, it’s hard to soak up the sun when all I can think about is how much I miss this little one.