A Couch Full of Memories
Oh my stars, I can’t believe I just cried about a COUCH. Yes, you read that right. I…
I Compare My Kid To Yours, And That’s Okay
You know how it is. The second you announce you’re going to be a parent, the advice starts…
Sugar, You’re Killing Me
My key word for 2020 is going to be “wellness.” The danger word is “donuts.” Or “cupcakes” or…
Let’s Be Candid … With Our Pictures
When I was a little girl, I used to hunker down next to the wooden side-table in our…
You Don’t Have to Cherish the Moments
As a new mom, you hear a lot of cliches. As a mom of twins, I got a…
Holidays After Losing My Mom Made Me Create Traditions
Traditions are so important. Not only are they rituals that can bring on the holiday spirit, but they…
Losing my Mother and Best Friend
Mother daughter relationships are the rockiest kind of relationship you could ever be in. There is a .2…
“You’re Adopted” :: Breaking the News to the Kids
Last year during National Adoption Month, I shared that we had not told our two youngest children that…
The Hand Turkey: A Rite of Passage
We all have had those moments—and I think they are different from person to person—where we finally “feel”…
Ages + Stages | Emotions | Mom
Thanksgiving Mood
Thanksgiving is usually a time where people remember the things they are thankful for. It’s a time for…