Melinda

A jumble of thots about marriage, parenting, pets, chronic pain, and faith. Even in pain, I will choose joy and hope. Romans 12:12
Distractions welcome.

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

Came across this memory
Heard at my house -
Me: Where are your socks? It's cold!
3 yr old: I'm just wearing my feet today.
#momlife #kidssay #coldfeet

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

I almost left the house like this the other day. Fortunately, I’ve learned to check. #brainfog #bobshoes #lovethem #mixandmatch #dogshoes

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

Heard at my house -
10:(conspiratorial whisper from the hallway) Tell Mommy you’re a brave knight.
5:(stepping into the room wrapped in a blanket/cape) I’m a TACO!
Perspective is everything. 🦸🌮😂😂😂
#momlife #bravetaco #shegetsit #TacoTuesday

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

Nothing prepares you for some of the tough questions you have to answer as a parent. Today my husband and I were asked “what happens if two people are kissing and they sneeze?”😂
#momlife #kidssay #Ihavenoanswer

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

You know you’ve reached middle age when what used to be your make out music is now your making dinner music. #livinonaprayer #andasensiblechickendish #momlife #MiddleAge

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

@sarahsundin Love this movie!

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

@matthewdmarsden Being a parent is the most fun I've ever had. Everyone talks about how hard it is, but no one ever told me how much fun would be. My kids make me laugh every day. If I had been able, I would have had a lot more. Sure it's hard but it's more than worth it. ♥️

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

New blog post!
https://t.co/AjVAeUWAXS

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

Why people with chronic illness hate the question "how are you?"

https://t.co/B1tiNogl6w

#Fibromyalgia #chronicillness #ChronicPain #imfine #spoonielife #myofascialpainsyndrome #Godisgood #allthetime

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

@gizceist Same, buddy same. #myspiritanimal

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

@TheElderMemes King's Quest. One of favorite computer games as a kid. :)

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

#momlife #laundry #morelaundry #ValentinesDay #laundryisforever #marriedlife #Romance

[Petsmont @petsmont]

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anatole France, French Poet #pets #animals #quotes

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

@SB_737 A hand-me-down Atari. I played whatever games it came with including that weird E.T. game that made no sense. Lol!

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

I'm trying to do some Christmas shopping online.
My dog:
#saintberdoodle #DoodleMom #dogmom #MerryChristmasYaFilthyAnimal #goodboy #bigdoglife
Yes, I stopped & gave him my undivided attention until he heard the kids getting food. Then he left cuz he has priorities. #theydropfood

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

Meet Georgia. She's a super sweet chonky cat at McPaws rescue in Mccall, ID. She's one of severalsweeties at McPaws. If you have room in your life for a super sweet chonky kitty, may I recommend Georgia? Or one of her friends? #adoptacat #mcpaws #catsofinstagram #AdoptDontShop

[Melinda @hurtingbuthappy]

Wanted to shop online for a collectible nutcracker as a Christmas gift. Not sure why Google thinks I want a collectible butt cracker, but I'm pretty sure that wouldn't have happened last Christmas. #Christmas2020 #whatchadoinGoogle #MerryChristmas #christmasshopping