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Linking up with Five Minute Friday at Kate Motaung’s place. The rules: write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking – then visit other ladies who have linked up. Hop over to Kate’s to find out the full scoop behind FMF, and to visit...22 weeks: A Bumpdate !
22 weeks. Over halfway (probably). It’s coming, folks. This baby’s a-coming. I mentioned recently on Instagram that we’re expecting lots of change this coming year. Like a lot. We’re hoping to move very, very soon. We’ll welcome this baby...
When Self-Care Looks Like Iced Tea & Earrings
Last week on Facebook I saw a picture that you’ve all probably seen too: someone sitting by a pool, book in hand, toes against blue water, and captioned ‘self care’. I straight laughed, because earlier that SAME day I’d had my 21 week OB visit....
A Standing Ovation for You
I watch the Bachelorette. And the Bachelor. It’s my brain candy and while I’m sure it rots my synapses like cavities in tooth enamel, I can’t quit. It’s a little like a train wreck that I can’t look away from, drawn in while holding my...
On Hard Days and Do-over Grace
Today (yesterday, now) was a hard, hard day. We had a full beautiful weekend, attending a wedding and two days at family camp. We made memories and chose not to pick lots of battles. We allowed candy and late-night movies. Sam got to sleep on the top bunk and jump on...
Maternity Stitch Fix -ing a 20-week Baby Bump
Last week I stood in front of my closet and threw things onto the floor. The piles of clothes grew much as I’m doing as I grow this baby. I’m tired of weeping in my bedroom, Sunday mornings ruined because of my vanity and a closet-full of clothes that...On Taming My Tongue
It was late. I was tired and pregnant-sick and tired of being pregnant-sick. The text was a last-straw kind of deal and I snapped, in the way you’re able when it’s ‘just’ keys and screen. Our friendship hasn’t been the same since. The...
17 weeks: a Baby #3 Update
17 weeks. Along we go! On our way to three babies. I think we’re still trying to wrap our minds around it all, and aside from hoping the sickness fades quickly, we are just so very excited we can’t stand it. I haven’t done any kind of update for you...
On Following my Mama Gut
“I a mountain climber!” This, my friends, is more than an adorable picture. This is proof of following my mama gut. Also he needs a haircut. We’re at Bieber status here. // Over a month ago, I signed my boy up for Vacation Bible School. The church...On Writing the Good
I want to write. I want to write what I’m learning about God. About the good things He is bringing us in and through and to. About how He is so faithful it makes my eyes well as I talk with Him in the car, in the bathroom, anytime it’s semi-quiet in my...
On Why I Will Treasure All of My Kids but (maybe) Not All of the Moments
So many, many feelings. There is a fire in my bones about this, and I’m hard-pressed to think of another post in which I’ve covered something so hot-button. But I can’t stop the pit in my stomach when I hear the phrase spoken and watch the guilt wash...Meet Anna
Anna E. Rendell: Author, latte lover. Content Marketing Manager at (in)courage by DaySpring. Wife of Jared and mom of four littles. Telling real stories from real life, and encouraging you to find the extra in your ordinary.
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