In case that last post sounded sanctimonious

I’m not sanctimonious or holier-than-thou even if my last post sounded that way. My children may have survived thus far, but that is more of a reflection of God’s grace than my parenting skills. Maybe I’m sensitive to the harsh criticism dished out by M. McGraw because I’ve been the subject of other parent’s judgment [...]

Monday Madness – perspective

Sometimes life is all about perspective. Glasses that are half full are also half empty. Joy is a choice we make. A gift of grace available to each of us, but a gift that must be accepted. Because joy is a matter of perspective. A few weeks ago I signed up for the National Novel [...]

It’s a Banner Day!

In the beginning there was a standard template bearing the title of this blog “A Mother’s Angst. Soon after that I jazzed it up with the emo weeping eye. I’ve wept so many times over my children it seemed appropriate.I’ve been open about my angst, my sorrows, and sometimes my joy. The banner evolved to [...]

The conversation went something like this….

We’ve been giving Daughter #2 rides to/from church Wednesdays and Sundays so that she can babysit (paid position). This generally requires us to take 2 vehicles (the SUV and the “little car” – not my mustang because no way is the car-seat working in the back seat). Today on the way from church to her [...]

A Mother’s Angst

All it is is my perspective. Mother n – something or someone that gives rise to or exercises protecting care over something else; origin or source. Angst n – a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish. Vent v – to relieve by giving expression to something. Usually I save my venting for my prayers. God [...]