being mindful

waiting at the dentist

After taking my daughter to the pediatric dentist today, I found myself with some extra quiet time on my hands... time to just read and let my mind wander.   I thought I'd share my thoughts here- which are written and listed as randomly as they floated through my head.  Even though it is your… Continue reading waiting at the dentist

devotions

nailing jello

Lately, and quite often (ahem), I keep thinking of the saying, "Raising teenagers is like trying to nail jello to a tree."  Maybe you would agree?  I remember the first time I read this quote.  I was heading home from work, before we had any kids, and read it on a church marquee.  I thought,… Continue reading nailing jello

being mindful, daily moments, healthy living

pretty blue water bottle

So, week 2 of ‪#‎weightwatchers‬ has happened. I love my new, pretty blue water bottle and am hoping it serves as a fun reminder to add more water to my day. That's just not something I'm good at. I REALLY don't like rules and restrictions with food. But, I decided it's time for some accountability… Continue reading pretty blue water bottle

get active, healthy living

the blessing of health

True health is a whole thing.  I mean that in two ways.  It's a WHOLE thing, holistically speaking.  We've got to live a life of balance to really live and thrive.  But it's also a whole thing- as in it's always something we are pushing after, something that we work at all day (realistically), and… Continue reading the blessing of health

daily moments, devotions

little yellow flower

As I stepped out earlier this week to take my daughter to school, I looked down and saw this dainty little flower. Most days I wouldn't have given a second glance to the flowering weed coming up in the driveway crack (note to self: ‪#‎needroundup‬), but in that split second it really stopped me in… Continue reading little yellow flower