My husband has just won an award that has us doubled over in hysterics. Hold on a sec, I have to quit laughing. Okay, are you ready?
My husband, Saul Phillips, has been named the third sexiest mid-major coach of 2016! Need to see the documentation for yourself? I can’t blame you. Not everyone gets that kind of national ... Read More
I woke up in the middle of the night with one word in my head: VALUABLE.
That’s just how I saw it in my mind, in big capital letters. The letters were also a bluish-turquoise color so I guess it looked more like this:
VALUABLEHuh. Hmmm. It’s 4am. What is that supposed to mean? Sleep is valuable. My bed is valuable. My ... Read More
My kids are on their third snow day in a row, in a week that leads directly into a 4 day weekend. So, let’s see… since last weekend, it’s gone like this:
Saturday – off
Sunday – off
Monday – school
Tuesday – off
Wednesday – off
Thursday – off
Friday – off
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The principal of the Athens Middle School has made a big, big mistake. She has asked me to speak to her 7th and 8th grade students.
Somebody’s gonna lose an eye in the process, I’m just certain of it. But then again, I’m already down one breast, so I guess I could cope with one eye, too.
I hated eighth grade. Hated. ... Read More
My body has a magnetic pull toward the bathtub everyday around 7pm. Sometimes it’s more like 5:30, but generally I can hold off until everyone’s been fed. And then it hits. My people can continue watching TV or doing homework or playing basketball in the driveway, but Mom is going to take a bath.
I’m actually an 80 year old woman ... Read More
I want to show you something… take a look at this picture.
This is my most recent family photo. It was taken in May of 2015.
Now look at it again. Look closely at my face…
It’s covered in sheer glee — oh wait, no, that’s manic panic.
The picture was taken the day before my first appointment at The ... Read More
I’ve been taking my kids to Disney World since my first born was four months old. Crazy? A little. Only other “Disney Families” will understand the draw. You either love it or you don’t. We love it. However… it’s not always a magical experience.
Last February, while Saul was up to his eyeballs in basketball, the kids and I hopped ... Read More
I sat through one of the ugliest basketball games ever a few nights ago. I’m not great with details, so I’ll just say this: the Bobcats were playing some other team, we were ahead by a lot, and then we weren’t. That in itself could make it an ugly game, but add in a bench-clearing brawl and my husband’s ... Read More
I finally watched War Room last night. Disclaimer: I totally love in-your-face Christian movies. Certain members of Team Phillips think they’re cheesy, but I always walk away inspired and hopeful that God is indeed still in control. The characters get to say every thing I wish I were brave enough and eloquent enough to say myself. I guess that’s why ... Read More
I was lying in bed like a starfish this morning. My mind had clocked in for the day, but my body was all… nah.
My thoughts were chasing squirrels all over the room until they somehow landed on what I now call my “Trifecta of Inspiration.” Has a nice ring, doesn’t it?
Mister Rogers, Dolly Parton and Joanna ... Read More
