On Judging Mothers
Yesterday I was surprised to read a headline about new celebrity mom, Chrissy Teigen. What was the ruckus about? Her sin, as judged by...
Lacrosse Mom Butterflies
I woke up this morning with butterflies in my stomach. Today my son will play in his very first lacrosse game. He's never played before...
Believing In Yourself
I have a friend from college who lives 5 1/2 hours away. Sadly, we don't see one another often enough (she's not even on Facebook) but we...
The Origami Boat
After the snow and chill of yesterday's crazy Spring weather, my son and I decided to play outdoors this afternoon. We made 3 kinds of...
A "Mommy Fail" Evening
Dear readers, this post is part confessional and part, "Maybe you can relate?" Yesterday evening was a huge mommy fail moment for me. I...
Stop Telling Your Daughters They Can Grow Up to be Anything
Stop telling your daughters that they can grow up to be anything they want to be. It simply isn't true and I'll tell you why. Hillary...
Attention: Your Childhood is Now Over
My son is going through a growth spurt. I had to go out and purchase new pants, shirts, shoes, etc, but it wasn't until this past weekend...
The Simplicity of Love
The other day my husband went to see his grandmother at her nursing home after work. After his visits he will often make a trip to one of...
The Warmth Found in an Old Fleece Jacket
Last night was chilly! I jokingly said to my husband that maybe I should wear my coat around the house in order to stay warm. I'm one of...
Bittersweet Birthday Tears
My baby boy just turned another year older today. It seems every time I blink I see a different little being in front of me. *Blink one*,...