Yesterday I held my baby. He’s getting big, almost 4. He fell asleep on the way home from picking up his brother from school, and usually when he does that I just lay him down on my bed so he can get a little nap out. But I couldn’t bring myself to put him downContinue reading “HELD”
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BROTHERS
Growing up should take longer than it does. I needed more than 18 years to appreciate what I have in my brothers. I didn’t see it as a young girl on a Saturday morning who didn’t want to watch Thundercats or WWF, but was voted out every time. Or as an adolescent who just got tired ofContinue reading “BROTHERS”
Coats Quotes: Zachary
Michael: (talking to another adult) “I’m just curious…” Zachary: “Dad!!! You told him the WRONG name! You’re not Curious! You’re MICHAEL!”
CARE
I’ve had the unfortunate privilege of watching my mom and aunt care for my granddaddy for the past few years. He has dementia and it is progressively getting worse. Last week, I was sitting with him and he was more confused than usual. If there is a usual. They had instructed me to keep himContinue reading “CARE”
TRADITION
Tonight is the Monster Truck Jam in Raleigh. Michael is taking the boys. There are 2 events Michael takes the boys to every year. The Monster Truck Jam and the Fly-in at the local airport. Michael our boys love things with engines. The first time Michael took Nolan to the Monster Jam he came homeContinue reading “TRADITION”
CONFESSION
Here are 7 things you should know about me before following my blog. My goal in life is to point people to Jesus, but I get it wrong a lot. I eat brownie mix almost every single day. When things break, I throw a tantrum that puts my kids’ tantrums to shame. I worry unnecessarily. IContinue reading “CONFESSION”
FULL
Every single time I go out in public (when I say public, you know I mean the grocery store) with all of my children, someone says “you’ve got your hands full.” Sometimes it’s followed by “are all of those yours?” or “WOW. how far apart are they?” or “all boys??” Sometimes it’s followed by stares or that lookContinue reading “FULL”
MESSES
Today was messy. *WARNING* I live with 4 boys, and this post is gross. It all started with most horrific nightmare last night. I dreamt that my morning coffee tasted really weak. I woke up in a cold sweat. Shaky from the horror. Just a dream Christi Anna, just a dream….Josiah was standing next to meContinue reading “MESSES”
SUBMISSION
The “S” word for Christian women… Michael and I dated 7 years before getting married. Statistics say that is waaaay too long. For the most part, I agree. There are 3 reasons we waited: We started dating when we were babies. He wasn’t ready to commit. I wasn’t ready to submit. He was ready toContinue reading “SUBMISSION”
FRIENDS
Growing up I saw my mom invest in her friendships. She was never too busy for a cup of coffee with a friend. Sometimes they would laugh together, sometimes they would cry. Sometimes they would walk, or ask me to leave the room. (That was actually a little hard, because I have thought of myselfContinue reading “FRIENDS”
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