From the time I was 17 on, I only saw my parents 3-4 times a year. They worked and lived overseas while I was in boarding school and then college in Arizona. Our time together was precious and never long enough. I believe they made up for the distance, the absence and maybe a sense…
I’ve lost my temper. I’ve lost my way. I’ve lost jobs. I’ve missed deadlines. I’ve missed flights. I’ve missed opportunities. I’ve broken the law. I’ve broken promises. I’ve broken hearts. I’ve overindulged. I’ve under delivered. I’ve lied. I’ve cheated. I’ve procrastinated. I’ve had to have the last word. I’ve taken short cuts. I’ve screwed up….
Dear Charlie Pasta, You came right to me. You chose me. Out of all your equally adorable little brothers and sisters, you stumbled your way to me. I didn’t want an orange and white Brittany, I wanted a liver (chocolate) and white. But your little face won me over. Thank goodness you couldn’t see very…
‘No’ is a complete sentence. – Anne Lamott My son will never fully understand the term, “I’m starting to sound like a broken record” because he’ll never own a record, but it really is the best way to describe 90% of what comes out of my mouth and in through one of his ears and…
Music helps me. For as long as I can remember I have sang along to my favorite songs and other tunes that I just couldn’t escape. For every major milestone in my life, I can associate a song. Certain lyrics speak to me and make me feel better; or worse depending on my mood. But…
Oh yeah, they’re adorable and seem like a great addition to the family, but do not be fooled, puppies are a lot of work and will try your patience in every way! Even more than you think your children do. I’m dead serious. Charlie Pasta turned six months old on December 1 and after having…
You will fight. You will fight over the remote. You will fight over the covers. You fight over finances. You fight over chores. You fight over parenting styles. You fight over in-laws. You fight over friends. You fight over colleagues. You fight over long hours at the office. You will fight over long hours at…
It’s a mystery how two souls ever find one another and why we must go through heartbreaks and missteps to find The One meant for especially for us and us alone. The beautiful and incomparable Yuliya of She Suggests is my guest this week with a letter to her younger self about finding her special…
Even before I started looking I knew the evidence was all around our house. My first clue was the lone baby sock I discovered in the bottom of a suitcase. He hasn’t been able to wear it in three years. The tiny, white, soft sock, still smelled of Dreft made me nostalgic, yes but also…
Just a year ago your world revolved around Thomas the Train & Friends, this year, it is all about Cars. Just months ago you were overcome with anxiousness at swim lessons and now you can lap the entire length of the pool all by yourself. Just weeks ago you started your second year of preschool…
