A Change Would Do You Good
January 9, 2023
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. (J. Dean)” … More A Change Would Do You Good
Category: Motherhood
Life in Slow Motion
June 21, 2022
Dear Bootsy, When I first found out I was pregnant with your older brother, I made a slide show to tell Dad. It was beautiful–the song was perfectly curated, the pictures brought tears to our eyes, and the joy was palpable. A mere 13 months later (and only about 3 months after your brother was … More Life in Slow Motion
My Hero
March 31, 2022
Hey, Jack? Did anybody at school today talk about what happened at the Oscars last night? Yeah. Okay…..Care to share what they said? That Will Smith smacked Chris Rock upside the head after he told a joke about Will’s wife. Okay….and how do you feel about that? I don’t know. (Pause) Mom, why’d he do … More My Hero
MAGIC
January 26, 2022
Almost two weeks ago my baby turned 8. Her birthday marks the grand finale in the annual 4-month stretch of birthday and holiday extravaganzas for my family. Or, as I like to call it, the time period where the word “budget” is mocked, stomped on, and kicked to the curb. At this juncture it is … More MAGIC
All I Want For Christmas Is You
December 27, 2021
Some people live for Halloween. They genuinely enjoy dressing up, chaos, and candy-fueled kids running amok. I do not. If there was a “Grinch” of Halloween, that would be me. Others have a soft spot for Thanksgiving. They love the food, the family, and the football. They actually watch the parade. I mean, I like … More All I Want For Christmas Is You
Have It All
June 23, 2021
A letter to my oldest as he heads off to Middle School…. Dearest Jack, I know that in the history of the world, moving up to Middle School isn’t a huge deal. And I don’t know if it’s because these last 15 months have aged us all, but you seem way older to me these … More Have It All
Holiday Road
May 7, 2021
Vacation [vey-key-shuhn]: 1. A period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest or travel. 2. Freedom or release from duty, business, or activity. Isn’t it great to see things slowly getting back to normal? Planning a vacation any time soon? Are you a mom? Are your kids going to be … More Holiday Road
I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)
April 22, 2021
I used to know cool things. Like hip bars and restaurants. Now I use words like “hip” and can tell you in great detail the location and equipment contained in each local park within a 15 mile radius of where I live. Want to know what Costco has in stock right now? Where the closest … More I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)
FREEDOM ’21
March 23, 2021
The one year anniversary of our official quarantine has come and gone. But it’s today that marks something a little extra special for me. Today is the first time since March12th/13th, 2020 that my children have gone TO school for TWO consecutive days. I repeat….THEY ARE NOT IN THIS HOUSE. I am done folding laundry, … More FREEDOM ’21
Hazy Shade of Winter
March 17, 2021
When last we met, I was in the trenches of home learning hell. School never resumed, summer camps were cancelled, the word “hybrid” dominated all conversations in August and September and the phrase “out of abundance of caution” was used so often that I wanted to vomit. I tried to be optimistic when my school … More Hazy Shade of Winter
Suburban Rhapsody 