Last night, at just under 3 weeks old, our daughter had her onstage debut at our church women’s Christmas event. Here’s what I told her (and a room packed full of women of all ages)… Naomi, do you see all those people out there? Ok, I realize you can’t actually see that far yet, but… Continue reading Anticipation
Last night I sat at the dinner table worn, exhausted, contemplating my effectiveness as a mom. An hour earlier I had been kneeling in the rain on the edge of a busy sidewalk as dozens of people walked by. I was clinging to my four year old and using every tool in both my mom… Continue reading It’s Not for the Weak
It’s a new year. New years are for resolutions, big plans, goals, overarching themes, and what not. I am having a hard time coming up with resolutions for this year. I keep going over this post from last year in my head. Suddenly I feel the need for a grand resolution for this year – something… Continue reading Resolve, Not a Resolution
I have a mixed relationship with the ocean. I love the sound of it and the cool feeling of it rushing against my feet and legs. I could walk along the beach and stare out at the ocean for hours. And I love the way my children and husband enthusiastically play among the lapping waves.… Continue reading Among the Waves
Sometimes I need to let myself be held. My 3 year old son is constantly moving; constantly running, and yelling, and playing, and seeking people to interact with, love on, and be loved by. He is small but strong and determined, and he lives life without abandon. And yet in spite of his overwhelming independent… Continue reading Lessons I am Learning from My 3 Year Old
Abby Kitchin 