It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season has officially arrived. And although this time of year can be filled with...
"Age is just a number" is what they always say. But does it hold true in friendships? As I have grown as an adult,...
My sweet girl,
You came into this world nearly eight years ago, a force to be reckoned with. You’ve surprised me since day one with...
When I filed for divorce, I knew the journey of motherhood I was about to embark on wouldn't be easy. It certainly was never...
I do not fear aging. I do not fear middle age - not the wrinkles, not the rickety onset of bodily changes in my...
I spend the majority of my life right now shuffling people and things to and fro: kids to practices, groceries home, doctor's appointments, you...
I turn 30 next year. 30 is a significant milestone. I thought I'd plan a fun birthday and look forward to my 30th. It...
This morning, my eight-year-old bounded down the stairs, asking, “Do you know what day it is? One month until my birthday!!”
I smiled big and...
It's April 2020, and I am forced to hand over my precious 4-month-old daughter to a stranger outside of a locked building that I'm...
I've been through this before. The tears, the screaming, the pleading. Hiding behind furniture in hopes that I won't see them. I try to...
“You’ve got two more minutes!” I yell to my daughter as I start loading her backpack and my work bag in the car. I...
I've been reflecting on a question lately: Who will I be when the newborn phase is over? This isn't the first time I've contemplated this...
Being able to recognize that someone needs help is something that takes a lot of vulnerability, compassion, and understanding. Whether you're looking at mental...
Taking my children camping is something that I always imagined would be memorable and fun, but my first few experiences camping as a mom,...