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My Introvert Life: The Postpartum Weeks[My Introvert Life is a series exploring my introversion as it presents itself in various life contexts.] When I was pregnant, I suspected that having a child would profoundly impact the way I functioned and cared for myself as an introvert. Having less or virtually no “me” time was a given. I prepared myself for that. I told myself that it would just be a season and that in time, I would be able to find a new rhythm. I was right on that count. Read More
My Introvert LifeHello there! Welcome to this series called My Introvert Life.
On the vast continuum between Introversion and Extroversion, I happen to be on the far introvert end of the spectrum. By definition, being introverted means I gain my energy from being alone. Activities such as sleeping, painting, reading and writing are all solitary endeavours that recharge my soul. The Introvert/Extrovert dynamic is only one part of what makes up my personality, but it plays a pretty significant role in my understanding of myself and how I carry about my life. That’s why I think it’s a worthwhile endeavour to take a closer look at it.
When did your baby start sleeping through the night?This post is part of our series “Facebook Q&A about Parenting” where we went to our friends and family on Facebook to get advice on parenting.
The Question: When did your baby start sleeping through the night?
- Happy Star Wars Day! [Allie the mini Jedi]
Today is May the 4th… which is also Star Wars Day. Why? Well, May the 4th also sounds like May the force (be with you)…. ah, get it?
Why I did a 3-month Performance Review for my Wife[This is a preview of a blog post I wrote for Converge Magazine.]After 3 months of marriage, I decided to have a performance review with my wife. You heard it right, a performance review. I let her know what she was doing well as a wife, and what she needed to improve on. Before you write me off as a chauvinistic jerk (which at times I can be), my wife did the same for me. It was a mutual process. And it was very helpful for strengthening our marriage.
When God Feels Like a MeanyWhat do you do when God sets you up for something great, only to pull the rug from underneath you? This past week has felt like that for me. Being the recovering perfectionist that I am, I had wanted to wait until this story had a happy ending before I wrote about it. But as I contemplated what was going on, I felt convicted to be more honest and real; to tell it as it is.
13 Ideas for Planning a Memorable and Enjoyable WeddingWith wedding season almost upon us, we thought we’d write a post for people who are getting married, or people who are helping others plan a wedding. We got married almost four years ago and were the General Managers at my sister’s wedding a couple summers ago. We’ve also been in the bridal party for several weddings and probably attended over 50 weddings over our lifetimes. These are some ideas that we’ve collected along the way to make a wedding memorable and enjoyable.
How do you get rid of Baby Boogers?This post is part of our series “Facebook Q&A about Parenting” where we went to our friends and family on Facebook to get advice on parenting.
The Question: How do you get the boogers out of your baby’s nose?
Dear Extroverts (An Honest Letter from an Introvert)[This post is in response to my friend, Amelia’s, post entitled “Dear Introverts (An Honest Letter from an Extrovert).” It is the first in a series of posts about My Introvert Life.]
Dear Extroverts,
You amaze me. Your outgoing friendliness, your capacity for life and people, your sheer energy! I’m fascinated by the way you can go from engagement to engagement without taking a break. And how you never seem to be at a loss for words.
Facebook Q&A about ParentingAs new parents, we had many questions and very little answers. There is so much to learn about taking care of a baby. In our times of need, where did we turn to for answers? Facebook and Google.