So I was having a very peaceful little time this afternoon while Zoe was "resting." And I should know better. Usually there's an eerie silence ... where it's TOO quiet & usually that's when is something is up. Well today I was just hoping she was asleep & I thought how great since I was getting a lot done. Almost the full hour had passed & I stopped to go get something in my room. There she was, playing in the dirty mop water with an easter egg & squirt gun. So I have to stop & think how I will react in this situation. I know really her wanting to play is sweet, but it's not what she was supposed to be doing. She knew that wasn't the right thing to do & that was enough- she started crying. After some time in her room, she came out to say sorry. It's times like these where I think God gave us Zoe to help us grow. Sure we are gifted with her to help her grow, but sometimes I feel I have grown more than her these 3 1/2 years! Being mom has simplified & deepened me. You know what I'm saying?

Hey- some mom's in town are going to do a book study together. We set up a network on ning. This way those who couldn't meet weekly could still discuss the book! We are now in the process of chosing a book and meeting time. Be part of the action!

So... all my life, finding friends have been so easy. When you're a kid, your best friend is the one who lives closest to your house. In school, your friends are the ones you meet at class or in activities. In college, you get to meet people who are more like you as they chose that same degree path. All of those people you automatically spend a lot of time with on a weekly or daily basis. Now I'm in this totally new stage of life (3 1/2 years already in the making!) where friends aren't so built-in. I actually have to be super intentional about making friends-- which is so weird to me! I am just wondering if other people feel this way or have had similar experiences. How do you find ways to establish friendships, true blue 'doing life together' friendships -- while families and lives provide demands in most corners.  I am sure part of it for us is being introverts (INFPs) in a totally new side of the country in addition to this new stage of life. However, it is still a different way! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Throw them out here.