I spend most of the afternoon in bed. It's the truth, and I'm just going to go ahead and confess it. Today was one of those days. We haven't slept much at all the past few nights, and today I had one of those headaches that just will not go away so I rested. I didn't sleep, but I did rest. And I thought. A lot. About random things. Here are a few: My daughter went home from church with ...
Motherhood
What are little boys made of?
What are little boys made of made of? What are little boys made of? Snips & snails & puppy dogs tails...That's what little boys are made of. Little boys are so different from little girls. Don't say "Duh." Think about it. I have been. I grew up around girls. Lots of them. Boys were a little strange and foreign to me. They were rough. They were loud. And, ...
Notes from Nana – Backwards and Forwards: The Red Cupcake Wrapper
I'm so excited to announce a new series on MississippiMom.com: Notes from Nana is a column written by a woman who has encouraged me time and again in both my walk with Christ and my role as mom. Mrs. Ginger is a writer and a friend...and she's a lot of fun! I know her words will encourage and uplift you. They'll probably challenge you, too. She loves writing, teaching, singing...but most of ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Hot Tea
It's the week after Christmas, and I find myself completely conquered by a cold. I don't know what is more to blame: the extreme weather changes we've had the past week (only in Mississippi is it nearly 80 degrees one day and below 30 the next) or the fact that every house I've been in (except mine) has had spruce, pine or fir in every room. But, whatever the cause, I have succumbed. Problem ...