intentional living … spending matters

Let’s chat about the new movie, “Noah” for a second. There’s a lot of controversy surrounding this film.  For months leading up to its release, I’d read articles (from Ken Ham and other sources) discrediting the movie and its fictional storyline, so I knew that it probably wasn’t something I’d go see in theaters.   But …

what’s the BEST that could happen

Ya’ll. I just woke up in a super large puddle of my own drool.  (Thank God it was my own.) Last night (Wednesday) was rough – I had 3 hours of pretty intense contractions and cramping (time able ones)…then…nothing.  I must have fallen asleep.  I woke up this morning and just haven’t felt “right” since. …

“i could not love him more.”

Yesterday, Henry beat a video game that even Travis couldn’t beat. I was asleep when it happened.  Because, you know, I’m a million months pregnant and that can get exhausting. I know that Henry beat the game, not because HE told me but because my deliriously-proud husband came bouncing in the bedroom, down right gleaming …

intentional living – signing off

————– “Mama!” While still looking down – “Yes, Clara.” “Put down yewel phone.” While still looking down, but in my best good-mommy voice – “Yes, Clara darling?” “Put down yewel PHONE!!” While STILL looking down, but in my best negotiator voice – “Just give me oooonnnne minute, baby.” She walks away. I notice about a …

intentional living – our decision to homeschool

Disclaimer: Intentional Living is not meant to judge, persuade, condemn or change. It is merely a sharing of ideas, thoughts and decisions. Oh, homeschooling.  Where to begin? I prayed long and hard about how I would present this decision because like so many other parenting issues, the choice to homeschool (or not) is so very …

intentional living – “a faith based life”

Disclaimer:  Intentional Living is not meant to judge, persuade, condemn or change. It is merely a sharing of ideas, thoughts and decisions. ———— When the thought presented itself to begin this Intentional Living series, I immediately knew that my first post had to be about my FAITH.  Every single decision I make as a woman, …