by Lisa-Jo | Sep 12, 2014 | Book Club, Motherhood, surprised by motherhood
Daughter I want you to inherit freedom from me. The freedom to stretch your long, awkward limbs, your mind, your appetite, your wonder at the world and the gift of being a woman. So when you sit across from me you know I am comfortable feeling full – of life and...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 10, 2014 | Book Club, Q&A, surprised by motherhood
It’s behind the scenes day today. Where I answer your questions and share your insights about Surprised by Motherhood. Thanks to those of you who joined me on Twitter Monday night – we had such fun conversations – and I hope to recap some of it over...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 9, 2014 | (in)courage, Just plain hard, Rabid fear of parenting, Raising Boys
He stares at me from the back seat with eyes hot, red, determined, defiant and desperate to be understood. I stare at him through the rear view mirror with eyes that echo his own blue exactly and match his mood perfectly. I am just as angry as he is. The only...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 8, 2014 | Book Club, Rabid fear of parenting, surprised by motherhood
Welcome to Week One of our Surprised by Motherhood Book Club!! Here’s how it will work each week: Every Monday: Discussion video posted on the blog – feel free to leave your questions in the comments. Every Monday Night: Live Q&A discussion on Twitter...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 5, 2014 | Book Club, Cheering for you, Motherhood, Rabid fear of parenting, surprised by motherhood
Our Surprised by Motherhood Book Club starts this Monday September 8th. Everyone welcome! Get your book: If you haven’t already, make sure you pick up a copy of the book. It’s a steal on Amazon over here. And if you order here through DaySpring you can get...