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I am so glad that our children have a healthy understanding of self-preservatio—THEO, STOP CLIMBING ON THE CHAIR AGAIN.

We only have a few minutes of sunshine when we’re all at home together during the week and you betta believe they want to spend it outside. 🌞🌝
Daylight saving time is better than standard time and I will die on that hill.

A few favs:
🌱Buttery pastries and then adding more butter on top
🌱A new pack of pens
🌱Sipping coffee on the couch before everyone else wakes up
🌱Watching reruns of Golden Girls
🌱Singing at the top of my lungs while driving
🌱Open mouth slobbery baby kisses

What are some of your favorite things? #fridayintroductions

Yesterday was tough. I had a long and emotionally exhausting day at work and I felt overwhelmed and drained. I drove home nearly two hours after I normally leave work and cried to my friend on the phone on the drive home. She stopped and prayed so fiercely and lovingly over me through that phone call.
She prayed that I leave the day in the car and enter my home the woman and mother that I am. She prayed for me to find comfort in their arms and that they’d all recognize that vulnerability in me and offer a calming presence.
So often I take my day home with me and take it out on my family. Or I withdraw and cut myself off emotionally. But last night, bone tired from the week, I sought comfort and peace through them.
And today, I tackled the day with a fresh perspective and a consoled heart.
I was reminded of two things. One, friends who will drop everything and pray with you are worth more than I could ever describe and I thank God for their love. And two, coming home to these four is the greatest gift I have ever known.
Thank you to my sweet friend @maryruthhackett and to my wonderful family. I just love you so stinking much.

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September 15, 2012

I am training for the Nike Women’s Half-Marathon (10.14.12).

Today I ran 8 miles!
I’m feeling strong and I am looking forward to strutting my stuff in October.