Author: Mia
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Kimchi Continued (a Full of Days guest post)
We consume a primarily Asian diet here in the White house, though contrary to popular belief it’s not because we have a Chinese son. Ironically, Little Man is the sole member of the household who has yet to master chopsticks. We love sushi. Pho is our phavorite. Bulgogi bibimbap, curries, and stir-fry are on regular rotation. When persistent eczema forced Little Man to give up…
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Falling Free, a book review
I’m just going to come right out and say it: This is the best book I’ve read all year. And I’ve read a lot of goodies. If you’ve been inspired by the prose of Francis Chan or David Platt, then Shannan Martin’s Falling Free is for you. In fact, if Ann Voskamp and Jen Hatmaker miraculously conceived a love-child, she would…
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Lip Service
Laundry is finally caught up from our recent whirlwind road-trip to Oregon. Little Man had his annual visit with the team of cleft specialists in Portland, as well as a surgical revision of his lip. Like countless others from his native China, Little Man was born with cleft lip and palate. He had his first lip surgery as an infant ensuring he could sufficiently eat…
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Mermaid Shoppe
Mermaids, mermaids, mermaids… anyone who’s met her knows that Center Sister identifies as a mermaid. We find her mer-mania an adorable and innocent pursuit, and appreciate her active imagination. “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination.” -Albert Einstein Now that she’s earning her own money alongside her sister, she’s become a veritable shop-a-holic, ever on the prowl for new mermaid swag. With fellow Mer-moms often inquiring…
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Adoption at Any Age
We’ve just returned from a whirlwind trip to Oregon wherein Little Man underwent a surgical revision of his cleft lip (more on this here). Between the gambit of appointments with his team of skilled pediatric specialists, we squeezed in as many visits with loved ones as possible. Home now, we are physically and emotionally exhausted but basking in…
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4 Years a Montanan – a list of lessons learned
It is possible to drive in snow without succumbing to an anxiety attack. There’s a right and wrong way to shovel snow, and I’m guilty of the latter. Folks who don’t bother to shovel their sidewalks are jerks. (my bad) In winter one can be like Jesus and walk on water. Or even drive a vehicle atop it to ice-fish! A dry -5′ below is downright…
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What Kind of Plant Are You?
Meandering up a mountainside during a nature hike, recently, I pestered Husband, musing aloud at how differently the five in our fam relate to the outdoors. We likened ourselves to plants as a fun metaphor… I’m a full-sun plant… a Sunflower bending eager to follow the persisting rays of warmth as they shift across the sky, basking full-faced in the glow. Husband and Firstborn are both shade plants… Husband…
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Operation: Drink More Water
There I was, minding my own business, when Bestie Kelsey went and posted this passive-aggressive helpful article on excessive sugar consumption on her wellness blog… Color me convicted. I admit it: I have a sweet tooth; and though I’m making strides to curtail my overall sugar consumption, I’ve got a looong way to go. The latest object of my sweet…
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Stars in a Dark World (a blog interview)
During this harried season of mothering & homeschooling, this bookworm rarely gets sufficient hours to chase literary pursuits. This is okay. I still squeeze some books into the margins, including aloud to the kiddos, and abbreviated blog posts have helped fill the gap with additional leisure reading. I subscribe to several blogs, not the least of which is Stars in a Dark World. I was flattered and excited when author…
