Life in Dishes

I fell asleep last night without posting. My heart was willing, but my body wasn’t able. I was so tired. After I put the children to bed, I got in my own bed with my laptop and … The next thing I know my husband is moving the laptop out of the bed and turning off the light. It wasn’t even 1o o’clock. Sometimes, I just can’t hang. I’m okay with it. I needed the sleep. I woke up feeling so refreshed this morning and had a super productive day. I’m grateful for that. To read this series from the beginning go here.

I have 3 daughters. One is in high school, one is in third grade and the other is in diapers. Sometimes I want to hide from them, but there is no where I can go. They follow me into the bathroom and tell me things. They ask me questions I’m unprepared to answer, they interrupt my sleep and borrow my shoes. Even when I am away from them, they are still with me, on my mind and in my heart. I make them meals and style their hair and listen to the things they aren’t even saying. When they are troubled, so am I. My 8-year-old has been extremely moody for a…

Temperatures will be below freezing tonight. It was so cold outside this afternoon when I left work, I couldn’t wait to get home. I’m thankful for a warm place to lay my head. I’m blessed to have a home for my family. My children are sleeping comfortably in warm beds and I will soon follow. For that, I’m grateful. To read this series from the beginning, start here.