the rest & play journal

With the upcoming holiday, I’ve found myself riding the wave of emotions…from surviving to thriving… and reeling in the disappointment I feel that life isn’t quite looking how I hoped it would. In one week alone, we’ve battle Hand, Foot, and Mouth (with 5 nights of sleeping in the living room), the last of the […]

Let’s start with the backstory, shall we? Two years ago, I would’ve sworn that I would NEVER be a homeschool mom. I could rattle off every reason (excuses for me, really) why it just wouldn’t work: I’m not disciplined enough. I’m terrible at math. My kids are 3 different ages/grades. I couldn’t run my business […]

Have you ever watched an artist at work? Let me clarify first: I’m not necessarily referring to an artist with a canvas on an easel and a palette of paint in their hand, although that may be what first came to mind when considering that question. So before we revisit it, let’s change your definition […]

“Delayed obedience is disobedience.” I can hear the words replay just as clearly as if they were spoken a moment ago and not well over 15 years prior to me writing this. It was one of those moments that seems to etch itself into your very being, even without you fully understanding its importance and […]

“Get me, mama!” The pitter patter of sweet little feet has grown into the thundering stomps of a rambunctious six year old daring me and his daddy to try to catch him as he races down the long hall, around the kitchen island, and into the living room. Did I mention it’s usually accompanied by […]