Tag: relationships
Fatherless Once Again
Sometimes, it feels like I've spent more time fatherless than I did having a dad. This comes off a bit strangely because, well, I...
My Husband Does Fifty Percent of the Parenting
My husband does 50% of the parenting- and sometimes more. We have equal parenting responsibilities. When I read articles and memes galore about the...
Day Dates Around Indianapolis
It's June – have you scheduled a date with your significant other yet this year? One of my favorite things to do with my...
When Motherhood Feels Unfair
“Sometimes motherhood feels unfair.” The words tumbled out of my mouth and landed on what seemed like deaf ears. I felt unseen and undervalued....
Finding Lost Keys for My Husband – Acts of Service
I took my query to Google in equal parts bewilderment and amusement after my husband marched into my home office yet again that day,...
Holding Your Hand in Tragedy
When someone you love is facing a difficult time, it's hard to know how to support them. You fear saying the wrong thing. Last...
Our Friends Are Widows
I never expected to watch our friends become widows. Friends, as in plural, more than one. We aren’t even 40 years old yet and...
Mona and Me: A Lesson in Relationships
Motherhood can be lonely. It’s ironic when you think about it because our days are jam-packed with our people and our schedules. Even though...
Show Up for Your People
This past Christmas, I made some friends a “make your own pizza” kit, complete with a lump of pizza dough, a pack of shredded...
How I’m Ignoring Snarky Comments From Family
Snark is real in this day and age. It comes from everywhere, our kids, partners, social media, your friends, and the mailman. You never...
Rallying Against Cancer: When a Community Becomes Family
I’ve had the privilege of being a part of the same school community for the last ten years. It’s been a decade full of...
I’m a Maybe
Maybe I'm not reliable anymore.
Maybe I'm not on time anymore.
I may or may not actually be able to show up when you need me.
Maybe...
When Friendships End: My Break-up Story
Recently I was broken up with by a female friend of ten years via a balloon-themed card in the mail. That’s right: I was...
In This Family, We Say I Love You
I put my daughter in the car and climbed into the driver's seat of my car. My husband was standing there, and he said...