+Pumpkins are my favorite. I loved watching them grow all summer long. I loved piling them high in the wheelbarrow when it was time to harvest. And I LOVE giving them away. People get happy about a pumpkin and it has led me to think we should make a bigger pumpkin patch next year.
+We got to have my niece Mara here for an overnight this weekend. I have sort of one-upped myself each sleepover with her and Sonna and I knew I had to come up with something fun for us to do. So we drove to the fabric store and got all the stuff to make our own free hand hoop art. If you are on pinterest, you may have noticed I've been really excited about hoop art. Check out this page of inspiration. And as soon as it's done, I'll show you the sweet little beginner art I'm making.
+A few months back we got cable. And I am here to confirm that even with hundreds of channels, there really is very little worth watching. But I started watching 19 kids and counting, the show about the Duggar family, and I love it. Michelle Duggar is so calm and thoughtful and to hear her reflect on her parenting feels like some sort of motherhood meditation for me. I reflect on my own mothering and am inspired by her family. Her first daughter is about to get married and it's really fun television.
+I recently ordered a book that I have been eyeing for a long time. It's by Lisa Jo Baker called Surprised by Motherhood. I have read Lisa Jo's blog off and on for a while and already knew I liked her mothering perspective, and this book has confirmed that even more. I am about half way through and feel like I would recommend it to everyone. A great read. (And I just found the promo trailer...watch this video until the end. It's so good.)
+I speak at the women's bible study on Thursday and I'm super excited. I spent a few hours out in the cabin yesterday after church and studied the chapters I have been given to speak on. The fire was cracking next to me and I am so ready to share all that I learned. That's the fun part about speaking and teaching...God speaks and teaches me first and then /i just get to go and share His awesome, life-giving message. It's an honor, a privilege, a true responsibility and a huge joy.
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I don't currently have a tv, so I can't watch the Duggars. But I've been keeping up with their lives via their facebook page lately. I am always so amazed at their parenting! I read their book "A Love that Multiplies" this summer and they have so much good advice...and I don't even have kids! I would definitely recommend reading their books!
Okay, I must comment on this. :) I have recently started watching the Duggars, too. I find them highly addicting, but more importantly, refreshing. I love hearing Michelle talk about the kids and seeing how steady she is as a mom. I won't be having 19 children, but it is inspiring.
Much love and luck to you on your teaching thursday Becca! Miss you tons.
Kristin, super happy to hear about that book from you...I really would be interested in reading their thoughts on parenting! And Callie, I agree...REFRESHING! And I agree, not going for 19. My two keep life full enough for me. And thanks for the kind words, Mommyonthemic :) I miss you too! We were just at your house yesterday doing a drive by. When we turned up your lane Elsie said, "Brian's house! Brian's house!" :)
your review of surprised by motherhood makes me want to pick it up. maybe i can even get my book club to read it? fingers crossed. and good luck speaking at church - keep that inspiration/fire crackling <3
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