It has occurred to me that I am woefully lacking in a few important mothering/house-wifery attributes. This sad thought came to me recently as I was perusing a few blogs of a few friends.  Over and over I read about how these various wonder women have been baking dozens of batches of cookies with their families, trading out their festive fall decorations for their splendid…

Last night . . .…

Over forty years ago . . .…

I just spotted this picture on Jon Acuff’s blog and laughed out loud the moment I saw it. Isn’t this what life is like sometimes, especially at Christmas?  Trying so hard to have joy but not always completely succeeding.…