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The Cross of Perfection

Growing up, I heard this often: If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. What, you, too? For as far back, and forward, as I can remember success equaled perfection. And vice versa. It’s been this pursuit of perfection that has driven me to try new things, but more often than not, it’s my downfall.…

Are You Advent Ready? j/k :)

I must be joking, right? Seriously. I’m not even back-to-school ready and that happened like three months ago. The kid who had a birthday in September just got his birthday party LAST WEEK. In November. Clearly, I am killing it. Be jealous. But, you know, Advent starts in two weeks and people are going to…

Just Fa-la-la-la-laing Around Here

My friend, Jenny, was gracious enough to share “how we Advent” here at Team Whitaker over at Catholic News Agency. It’s definitely been an evolution. This week, I’ll be sharing some photos of what Advent and Christmas look like. That means I actually need to vacuum and pick up the 8,000 toys, 4,500 art projects…

I’ve Got Some Explaining To Do

My apologies for going all radio silent on you this past week. I can 100% blame it on two things: life and a stomach bug. Those are always fun, aren’t they? I went down last Saturday night and was sick all through the weekend. I don’t really feel like I came out of it until…

If It Looks Like a Turkey and Walks Like a Turkey…

While our Thanksgiving wasn’t filled with the traditional family around the table – we had many friends instead – it was full of love, laughter and a fair amount of vino. And pie. Always the pie. My favorite thing about the day may be the way Anna-Laura spelled “deviled eggs” – I know. I die.…