To All the Single Ladies
I must admit, I used to loathe Valentine’s Day. When I was in high school, I didn’t have a steady boyfriend. Once I got to college, my relationships were on the casual side and of the “are we or aren’t we dating” variety. So, I viewed Valentine’s Day as a reinforcement of my status as […]
When Life Hands You Lemons
When life hands you lemons, I know you are supposed to make lemonade. And I often do, because as an eternal optimist I can usually find a silver lining. But lately, it’s been a real struggle because I feel like a dream of mine has ended. I know it sounds dramatic, but this past year […]
Losing "it"
When my daughter was a baby, she had a pair of Trumpette socks that looked like ballet slippers. One day while we were at home, I noticed she only had one sock on. My husband and I searched for the missing sock, my favorite pink one, but to no avail. I practically tore the house […]
Little People Bring Big Anxiety
I was sitting in a meeting, waiting for my turn to present, when my phone rang. It was a number I didn’t recognize, so as long as it wasn’t school or day care, I hit ignore. Moments later the same number called me again, this time leaving a message. The panic set in as I […]
Girlfriends are the Best Medicine
A couple of years ago, my girlfriends and I decided a weekend getaway was in order. Our lives had become so hectic that it had been ages since we’d seen one another. And when we did, the conversation was often monopolized by—or about—our kids. So, we packed up our things, said goodbye to our families, […]
Off to School
Next week, my oldest daughter will begin Kindergarten. She is ecstatic about going to school, riding the bus, and showing off her brand new Ariel backpack. We went shopping for school supplies weeks ago when the list came in the mail. I’ve bought labels for all of her clothes, signed her up for all […]
Queen for a Day
When my son was born, we received a picture frame that said, “The Prince Has Arrived.” Insert eye roll and sarcastic comment from my husband here. To put it mildly, he does not agree with the concept of monarchy. So you can imagine his disdain at the media frenzy over the birth of the newest […]
Dads: Modern Day Superheroes
At a family brunch this morning, my brother-in-law asked me if I was going to write a blog post about Father’s Day. My response, “I hadn’t really thought about it.” But I took the hint. And rightfully so because it’s the one day a year we get to celebrate the men in our lives and […]
Almost Losing My Husband Helped Me Find a Piece of Myself
January 10, 2010 is a day I’ll never forget. My life was forever changed when my young, fit, and healthy husband suffered a near-fatal brain hemorrhage. Out of the blue. I still vividly recall looking at my husband’s brain scan in the ER and thinking that it was the end. I was 11 weeks pregnant […]
We Need Love Now More Than Ever
My husband sent me a link this afternoon with news of the Boston Marathon bombing. I felt complete horror as the realization hit me that another senseless tragedy had stolen innocent lives. What was supposed to be a celebration of the drive and determination of thousands ended up being momentous for other reasons I’d rather […]