I guess I’m a lot of things: a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a crafter, a cook, a reader, a writer, a homemaker, a pianist, and probably a lot more too. But at the end of the day, I’m just a Christian trying to find and obey God’s will.
When the alarm went off, I was already exhausted. It was one of those days.
Several hours later, several loads of laundry had been cycled, lists of errands and to-dos and must-pack items had been made, the house had been pulled together after a very busy Sunday, the boys were dressed and even looking cute, and [...]
A whole week of quiet here.
That’s what happens when my world goes into overdrive, I guess.
We had an absolutely wonderful, full-of-good-memories weekend (last week) with Ryan’s dad and step-mom. William was dedicated at church. My sister lost her baby. Thanksgiving was busy and full and fun. William pulled a few all-nighters thanks to more teething. [...]
I love to find beauty in my days. I love to notice little moments of loveliness that might easily be rushed right past and forgotten. I work hard to make each moment something — books, crafts, chores with Mama, candles at supper, clean pj’s, tickles and kisses on bare bellies. Those things are little seeds.
There [...]
Ben and Regina — a young couple at church — have a little boy, about 18 months old. Jonathan was born extremely prematurely, and his life is a miracle. About a month ago, Regina gave birth to a sister — after being on strict bed rest for quite awhile and finally making it past that [...]
Don’t you love how right it feels to cook and bake when the cool weather sets in? Not much is cozier than an apron, a candle, some jazz in the background, and (of course) a couple set of little helping hands. Here are two recipes we’re enjoying. One is already a classic cold-weather dinner around [...]
Sometimes I find myself with a lull. Both boys are napping, and I just don’t feel like jumping right into household chores. Usually it’s because I’m super tired. So instead of working, I decide to ponder. (When you’re super tired, work is ALWAYS a better option than pondering.)
I ponder my current life. I contemplate how [...]
Yup, my name is Danica. Like the race car driver, whose name I know, but whose career I know nothing about. A Nascar fan I am not. Things like reading, playing piano, gardening, cooking, sewing, writing, and keeping my bathroom bleached are more up my alley. Read more »My maiden name is Sinclair (not Patrick), and I come from good stock. (So says my husband, anyway!) I’m the oldest of 9 kids–and my parents are neither insane, uninformed, or Catholic. They’re actually the best parents you could ask for. Seriously. (And, consequently, I think pretty highly of my siblings, too, whose blogs you can access from the links below.) I’ve joined a new clan, though, and my husband and I have been “leaving-and-cleaving” for 2 years and counting. We have a son who you’ll read much (too much?) about. Oh. And there are pictures of him, too–hundreds of them–should you care to click on over to my flickr account. I’m a stay at home mom who is redefining that title–I literally stay at home as much as I possibly can. I love to be home! Home, by the way, is in Northern California, although my roots are in a lil’ ol’ town in Northern New York. Lastly, I take all blame for any ridiculous, outlandish, illogical posts. Anything worth commenting on or linking to is due to my husband’s encouragement. In the spirit of the Little engine That Could, “He thinks I can, He thinks I can, He thinks I can,…”, and sometimes, that’s all a wife needs.
