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Refined in the fire with every poopy diaper.

Posted on December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 by Jen Tompkins

(I originally wrote this a few years ago when I had someone in poopy diapers but the sentiment still fits.)… Read more Refined in the fire with every poopy diaper.

Flashback: Potty Training

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Jen Tompkins

So, I’ve been having a blast writing for Portland Moms Blog (check out my latest post about whether or not I… Read more Flashback: Potty Training

Called to Love 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Jen Tompkins

Last year after the very first Called to Love Retreat, I wrote in a blog post: “This little ministry is… Read more Called to Love 2014

Top Four Embarrassing Summer Moments

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Jen Tompkins

BONUS  Moment #5: I never, ever, EVER remember that there are two “r’s” in the word embarrassing until spell check… Read more Top Four Embarrassing Summer Moments

Mental Snapshots Only, Please

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Jen Tompkins

My obsession with capturing moments on film began long before smart phones and Instagram and Facebook. In high school, I would… Read more Mental Snapshots Only, Please

How I learned to love my muffin top

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Jen Tompkins

OK: confession.  I need to edit the title already, because that was kind of a lie.  The rest of this… Read more How I learned to love my muffin top

5 Stages of Summer Break Acceptance

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Jen Tompkins

As a mostly stay-at-home-mom with two kids in school, I have mixed feelings about summer vacation.  I adore my kids,… Read more 5 Stages of Summer Break Acceptance

Little Ansel Adams

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Jen Tompkins

Most of the time, my good camera is off-limits to the kids, but there are some days when you just… Read more Little Ansel Adams

Living in the fray

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Jen Tompkins

“I’m at the end of my rope.”  This was the text to my husband earlier this week.  He was at… Read more Living in the fray

Oh yeah. I’m THAT awesome.

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Jen Tompkins

I think the Lord likes to keep me humble.  Just in case I get the kids to school on time two days… Read more Oh yeah. I’m THAT awesome.

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