Even though we're back in school and everyone is looking forward to all things autumn and pumkiny, our garden is still in the height of harvest season. We planted our veggies at the end of May and spent most of the summer watering and watching our plants grow. We have volunteer spaghetti squash from last … Continue reading Harvest Comes at the End of the Season
Tag: waiting
Finding Hope in the Messiness
Advent either started yesterday or last Sunday, depending on how you observe the season. Regardless, we've gotten off to a semi-rocky start. We've had a dinner-long meltdown during our candlelit meal because I wouldn't turn off all the lights; I forgot to print out the Jesse Tree ornaments that go along with Unwrapping the Greatest Gift; … Continue reading Finding Hope in the Messiness
Taking Time to Nest
Well, we are officially overdue. Bea was nine days late, so apparently we make babies who are content to bake as long as possible. Philosophically, I'm all about letting babies decide on their own when to enter the world. Emotionally, during a hot week at the end of July? I cannot wait to not be … Continue reading Taking Time to Nest
Waiting in Anticipation
A few months ago, we were at Costco. Usually I avoid this chore like the plague - it's crowded, I'm not a fan of grazing the samples, and I always leave wondering about the state of humanity. Bea counts Costco as one of her top "date" places with Frank, just after Menchie's. I think she … Continue reading Waiting in Anticipation
Ready
We woke up to the heat going on today. The high is going to be something in the mid-50's, which seems too cold for September 12. This is just a snap - next week will be pleasant again. I love autumn and the coziness of winter, but am not quite ready to put away the … Continue reading Ready
Nothing
"When you are waiting you are not doing nothing. You're doing something. You're allowing your soul to grow up. If you can't be still and wait, you can't become what God created you to be." Sue Monk Kidd When I first read this quote, in my early-twenties, I thought about waiting and how intentional I … Continue reading Nothing
Preparation
My friend, Alexandra Kuykendall is doing a series on Advent reflections. I am honored to offer some thoughts on today's reading: At our house, we are preparing for Christmas. The outside lights are up (though not yet plugged in); tinsel and dollar-store ornaments decorate our two baby blue spruce in front. Our tree this year … Continue reading Preparation
