01 — I’m married to a dreamer.

For 13 years now, we’ve been getting into shenanigans of all kinds. And there are a LOT of shenanigans that come in all shapes and sizes, but no matter what seems to roll our way he somehow knows how to make life SO vibrant and full of joy.

He does logic and numbers, I do feelings and words. He prefers vanilla, I like chocolate. I’m cone, he’s cup. He’s so loud and has this ridiculous thunder clap, and I can barely yell (if you know me, you know - it’s quite comical). But in all of these differences, he makes me better. He has taught me so much about the patient and selfless love of Jesus simply in the way he loves me. Oh, and he’s REAL cute, so #mancandymonday… I’m ready.

02 — I’m homeschooling savages/children.

They are sweet, really. I promise. When it’s not a full moon and they’ve eaten twelve times a day and slept well and nobody’s looked at them and they get to do whatever they want so just stop ruining their liiiiives. But other than that, super sweet.

Being together at home is one of the best, hardest things, and I’ve learned more about my limited threshold and deep need for Jesus in this season more than ever before. I know I only have a handful of years where we are all together under one roof, so I want to use this time like the gift that it is and not wish these years of littles away. I’ll root for you, you root for me. We’ll make it out of this alive… I think. Also, if you have found a way to go to the bathroom by yourself, please share your secrets.

03 — Let’s just go outside.

Everything is better if you just walk out the door and land outside. There’s just something about it.

I want to show our kids the wonder and magic and creativity of our mighty God. I want them to see how he shows up right on time over and over again, like the sunrise and the harvest and the tide. I want them to feel the call to care for creation deeply, holding a reverence for all living things both big and small. Also, I want them to know how to live off of the land and keep me alive when I get old if the zombie apocalypse actually does happen, so there’s that too.

04 — Jesus is it.

There is a lasting gospel full of hope, and it centers around the person and work of Jesus. He gives us strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, and I’ll spend all my days diving into the depths of His unfathomable love.