Muted and listening. 🖤 #blackouttuesday #muted
For several days now, I have struggled to find the words I want to say. As is often the case, I ended up finding that the best way to process through all the things I've been feeling was to create. So, I painted this rock. It only has one word, but to me, it says many things. First, it says that no matter what our outward appearance may be, we are all part of the human race. Whatever color the skin, when cut, it bleeds the same blood. Whatever color the eyes, they cry the same salty tears. As the mama of a child whose skin is a different color than my own, I lost all patience a long time ago for anyone who regards any color or race as inferior. Every person is valuable. Every person is uniquely beautiful. Every person is created in the image of God (indeed, the first people, about whom that was originally spoken, weren't white)! It is also a reminder that the most important job we've been given in this life is to love one another. For those of us who follow Jesus, this isn't optional. We are told to love our neighbors as ourselves. We are told that because God is love, if we do not love, we do not really know God. Jesus told His first followers, "As I have loved you, so you must love one another." How did He love us? He gave up His life for us. Jesus literally died for us because He loved us that much. And He calls us to be willing to love each other that much too. Not just our families, not just our friends, not just the people who look like us or think like us or hang out in the same social circles we do. Love all people, everywhere, that much. What would that look like? I don't have the answers. I just know that this world seems more broken every day, and I believe that fixing it starts here. With love. Not with judgment, not with hate, not with politics, not with violence, but by loving one another. Every person, everywhere, every day. #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #love #loveoneanother #endracism #thisisnotok
Got room at the space station for one more? Because, 2020. . . . #spacex #internationalspacestation #space #rocketlaunch #2020 #astronaut
Y’all. My kids expect me to help with slope intercept form. Say what now? I know some math is useful, but somebody tell me when in the last 20 years I should have done slope intercept equations in real life. No? You don’t know either? Shocking.
I was telling my mom yesterday, I feel like I get through each day lately by looking forward to the next meal. Hubby and my youngest son have been making some of the most amazing things...and I am an excellent eater!!
I am so stinking tired of cleaning up everything for everyone. And the four legged ones too! Yesterday I walked in the bedroom to find tons of itty bitty pieces of a paper towel the dog chewed...I told him he had to clean it up, but no such luck!
We are grateful. #memorialday #memorialdayweekend
Weird. Gotta love the English language. . . . #spelling #ibeforee #english #handlettering #ipadlettering #ibeforeeexceptafterc #punny
First, that’s not even a word, it’s a noise. Second, I am not your bro, your brother, your dude, or your ‘boi.’ I am your mother. Oh, these teen years are something else... #momlife #momsofinstagram #momofboys #boymom #momofteens
Especially if there’s a teenager in the house. Meanwhile, the smallest native and I have been attacking a bulk size container of animal crackers like it’s our job. I’m not sorry. Quote inspiration from the fantastically funny @simoncholland
Turn an old crate into rustic Americana style decor for Memorial Day! Get the full (easy) tutorial on the website today at amylattacreations.com/blog. . . . #memorialday #flag #american #americana #godblessamerica #paint #lettering #handlettering #lettered #fauxcalligraphy #plaidcrafts @plaidcrafts
Share some joy with the four-legged friends in your neighborhood with these printable dog treat tags! Grab them on the website at amylattacreations.com/blog and tie them on to some treats (you can even try my recipe for these Pumpkin Banana Biscuts)! #dogmom #dogs #dogparents #dogmama #doodlesofinstagram #doglovers
I was not adequately warned or prepared for this.
I practice regularly to keep my skills sharp. Today was a jackpot...a three-pack of gardening gloves, extendable s’mores roasting forks for the fire pit, and something for the hubby. Wonder what will arrive tomorrow! #amazon #onlineshopping #shopping #amazonprime #coronavirusmemes #quarantine
Seriously. How are there SO many dirty dishes all day every day when the four of us are home? It’s craziness! I feel like all I do is load and unload the dishwasher over and over... #handlettering #ipadlettering #quarantinelife #momlife #coronavirusmemes
11 years ago, I became a mama when I gave birth to a child who has become my mini-me in so many ways. 3 years ago, I became a mama again when I promised to love a child I did not give birth to as if he were my own forever. These two boys add so much joy and so many blessings to my life and I am beyond grateful to be their mother. 💕
Seriously. When I thought it would be cool to be in history books, this is NOT what I meant.
PSA until further notice...
Seriously. And now murder hornets?! 🐝 Can we just wave a white flag and get a redo?
#ad I mean, seriously! Turn them off or pay the electric bill, kiddos! And did you know it actually helps improve air quality too? How do you and your family reduce your carbon footprint? Share your tips and tag #CAPAirWeek to help Clean Air Partners celebrate National Air Quality Awareness Week!
