by Lisa-Jo | Sep 24, 2013 | Motherhood
I have a daughter. It’s changed everything. My gorgeous, rough and tumble boys – I love them as hard as they love all things mud, dirt and mortal combat. But raising a girl – I ache to give her a head start in this Pinterest-perfect, photo shopped...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 19, 2013 | Five Minute Friday
On Fridays a bunch of brave writers gather here to all spend 5 collective minutes writing on a single prompt. Here’s how it all got started, back story, details and all. The short version is: 1. Write for 5 minutes flat for pure unedited love of the written...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 17, 2013 | Faith, Girlfriends
I’m packing my suitcase and I wish I could also pack in three extra months of cutting out carbs and sugar and bread – which basically means giving up all my favorite foods. I’m packing the jeans that aren’t the size I wish they were and the...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 15, 2013 | Cheering for you, Motherhood
It occurs to me how much I miss on the days when I’m frustrated. On the days when I hurry them through brushing teeth and climbing bunk bed ladders and demands for just one more sip of water. On evenings when I rush and mutter and long for the solace of bed and...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 12, 2013 | Five Minute Friday
Friday, time to crack open the chocolate ice cream and unscripted version of beautiful you! {That’s my friend, Mallory. Who took our family photos I talked about last week}. On Fridays a bunch of brave writers gather here to all spend 5 collective minutes...