Hurry up and…wait

I love back-to-school season and the rhythm that it brings. I’m the type of person who craves order and routine. While it can be chaotic juggling homework, activities, and packing lunches, it’s an organized chaos. My son is in Pre-K and my daughter is in first grade. I’m happy to say we officially made it […]

Life as a Food Allergy Mom

When my son was two years old, he wanted a bite of my peanut butter & jelly sandwich. He’d had peanut butter before so I didn’t think anything of sharing it with him. Minutes later he broke out into hives and a rash all around his mouth. I made an appointment at the allergist, but […]

A Pirate’s Life for Me

Pirates have been a central theme of my summer. My daughter was in drama camp and her group put on a production of Peter Pan. It sparked her interest in everything pirates: watching Jake & The Neverland Pirates, dressing up like a pirate, and constantly singing “Yo Ho” around the house. I was happy to […]

The Lost Art of the Love Letter

It’s been quite a week of milestones. I had my 20 year reunion last week, my recognition ceremony for my 15 year work anniversary, and my 10 year wedding anniversary this past Friday. The day was hectic and filled with appointments. My husband came home from work early because we were going to dinner that […]

A Change of Perspective

As an optimist, I’m usually one to see the glass as half-full. I always try to think positively, give people the benefit of the doubt, and believe things have a way of working themselves out. But when it came to my 20-year high school reunion, I had a bad attitude. I don’t know where it […]