5 Friday Favorites: May 8, 2026
It's time for my Friday link up with A Little Bit of Everything and Momfessionals.
On Fridays I share things that made me happy from the week - a photo, a song, a quote, a beauty product, a recipe, a pair of cute shoes, etc. If it's a product, sometimes it's something I actually own and sometimes something I just saw online that gave me a smile. Sometimes it's serious and sometimes it's silly. I suppose I believe that God is in the simple details of life and yes, I can even find Him in a tube of lipstick.
Happy Friday.
Hope your May is going well, Friends. And by that I mean that at the very least, I hope your May has recognized that it’s supposed to be sunny and warm by now. My May seems confused and I would like to get my money back. Here are some favorite things from this week.
Every Word - Ivan Castro
One of my sons sent me this song this week. So many changes seem to be happening in our lives right now. I guess change is always happening, but I’m not great at it - even when the changes are exciting and fun and adventurous. In all the decisions I’ve made in my life - big and small - I’ve longed for a burning bush or a pillar of fire to give me clarity and direction. I mean, is it too much to ask for the Angel Gabriel to spare a minute for a quick chat? Despite the fact that I’ve not had those experiences, I constantly have to remind myself that He’s been beside me in every new season of life - the exciting, the scary and the sad ones. I guess I should expect Him to be there again. This is a beauty of a song about listening for His voice.
2. Canvas Mini Tote Bag
Well, this is the cutest little tote bag I ever did see. It comes in several color combinations. I love the gold hardware.
3. Reef Neptune Sneaker
My sister got these shoes recently and says they are really comfortable. She is on her feet all day long staging homes, so she should know. She has the grey, but there are a few different colors. I love the white/champagne color.
4. Alora Ambiance Bella Reed Diffuser
I bought this reed diffuser in the Bella scent almost a year ago at a boutique in Nashville and it was worth every penny. I love scented candles, room sprays, etc. Anything to make my house smell like nary a baseball coach, basketball player or dog has ever set foot in it. (KIDDING. Kinda.) There is nothing more disappointing than spending cold hard cash on something you think will make your house smell like a spa and then getting it home and not being able to smell it at all. This stuff is the real deal. Still going strong about 10 months in. I’m getting another one asap.
5. You Might Be a Baseball Mom . . .
In honor of Mother’s Day I’d like to give a shout out to all the Baseball Moms who will spend their Mother’s Day in the bleachers like I did way more often than I didn’t in my 27 years as a mom. Even if you aren’t a baseball mom, you might be able to relate. I wrote this back in 2012 when I was absolutely in the thick of it - managing three little ball players and one slightly bigger boy - their dad/coach. Sending love to all the moms today and also to those who step in to mother those who need you.
You might be a baseball mom if you ever . . .
1. Noticed that flip-flop tan line and then realized that was actually a mix of baseball field dirt and sunscreen staining your recently pedicured feet.
2. Decided to splurge on the large Diet Coke before the game because it was a Thursday and you remember that the Port-A-Potty is always cleaned on Thursdays.
3. Realized that the Port-A-Potty people didn't show and started whimpering on your way to use it, then broke into a full-out tantrum when you had to go in.
4. Got your Pottery Barn Bed and Bath catalog and instead of picturing your own bathroom remodel, imagined those monogrammed towels and accessories in the Port-A-Potty at your local Little League field.
5. Had a number of 40ish year old men, who are not your husband, walk through your laundry room to get to the garage to get a beer to drink during the Little League Board Meeting while your bra (your very small sized bra) was hanging to dry.
6. Not been able to pass off said bra as your pre-teen daughter's because YOU DON'T HAVE A DAUGHTER.
7. Yelled at your son, "Get your head in the game!" after he made an error and then realized that it wasn't your son that made that error. Yikes.
8. Thought your husband's head was going to come right off his body when your son actually did make an error.
9. Prayed to God something like this: "I know, dear Lord, that there are tsunamis, earthquakes and starving children, but if it is Your will, could you please, oh please, oh please, could You just get my boy on first base safely in anyway that You possibly can? And could You please, oh please, oh please keep my husband's head from exploding if he doesn't happen to get there safely? Thanks much. Amen."
10. Stomped over to that obnoxious other team's side to give that mom a piece of your mind, then in this order: 1) realized that she was slightly scarier than Robert DeNiro in Cape Fear 2) glanced down to make sure your running shoes were tied tight, 3) real-quick-like, muttered something under your breath, 4) hustled your 5 foot 2 inch self back to the bleachers safely next to the biggest dad on your team.
11. Got tired of waiting for the game to start, so took it upon yourself to yell, "Balls in, comin' down", from your fancy schmancy Costco chair with umbrella, bottle opener, foot rest and cooler.
12. Found that your younger children think that the batting cage is their own personal playroom during game time.
13. Wished you could find a padlock for that batting cage.
14. Channeled your inner Martha Stewart and created a "Ladies Fit tee" out of that boxy team jersey with some craft scissors and ribbon.
If any of these are familiar to you, Ma’am, you might need to lower your expectations a wee bit. This Sunday you might not be able to take a bubble bath until you’re too tired to turn on the tub. You might not get a fancy dinner because there will probably be extra innings. And you might not get a whole bouquet of flowers, but you’ll get something better. You get to watch the most beautiful child God has ever created do something he loves. And that’s pretty lucky. So take a deep breath and buckle up, sister, because let's face it, the season is barely underway and before you know it you're going to be sitting in the parking lot while your toddler sleeps, drinking a Gatorade that you found in your son's bat bag and chomping on a bag of Twizzlers you lifted from the concession stand. Godspeed, Momma.
Have a great weekend, y’all.
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