Janelle
When Mom’s Memory Starts to Go
This past summer, we received the devastating news that my mom, who has always had an impeccable memory, has Alzheimer's disease. We had suspected...
Seven (A Letter to My Daughter on Her Birthday)
As I sit down and write this letter to my daughter, I think how did we get to seven already? I swear you were...
No Sick Days For Mom
There are a plethora of analogies I can use when it comes to motherhood, but the one that I always come back to is...
Being The Soft Place To Land Is Hard…(Like Really Hard)
“All that children need is love, a grown-up to take responsibility for them, and a soft place to land” -Deborah Harkness
I am officially six...
I’m a Mediocre Mom and I Am Okay With That
Mediocre: (adj) of moderate quality, adequate,
I'm a mediocre mom. There, I said it. Mediocre.
I don't cook at home every night. I am usually throwing...
The Conundrum Of Motherhood
Of all the adventures I’ve been on in my life, motherhood has to be the wildest one of them all. One minute, you’re so...
Why Can’t I Be The “Fun” Summer Mom?
As a mom who works full-time as a teacher, I am completely used to cramming my life into two months or eight short weeks...
The State Of Education Right Now
Ladies and gentlemen of the United States, our education system is failing our children. It is broken with no real repair in sight. Everyone...
No More Ts on the Tags
I was shopping for my kids recently and came to a heartbreaking realization…both of my kids have graduated to the "other side of the...
The Morning Rat Race of a Working Mama
It's 5:15 am, and my dreaded alarm starts to go off. Most days, I hit the snooze button once or twice before dragging myself...
Sibling Rivalry: Surviving the Chaos
Growing up with a younger sister, I always knew that siblings had a very "special" relationship. I had friends with younger and older siblings...
I Didn’t Take Any Photos Today
I didn't take any photos today, and to be completely honest, I am grateful. I am grateful that I was able to experience my...
Hiring A House Cleaner Saved My Sanity
I used to think that the only people who had house cleaners were the rich and famous. I saw it as a luxury that...
We Are Way Past Teacher Tired: The State of Our Schools
When schools abruptly came to a halt on in-person learning back in March of 2020, I think I naively assumed that things would be...