The Show Must Go On
It’s recital season and this year both of my kids were in performances. Last weekend my daughter skated in her first ice show and my son showed off his hip hop moves. He loved being on stage, especially after attending shows as a spectator for the past few years. He was the youngest in his […]
Can I Get a “Thank You,” Please?
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite books was Richard Scarry’s Please and Thank You Book. I loved his intricate illustrations, the way he engaged the reader by asking questions, and above all, the fun way he taught about the importance of having nice manners. I was so excited to buy it […]
Almost Losing My Husband Helped Me Find a Piece of Myself
Today marks the 5-year anniversary of that fateful day when I almost lost my husband. I’m re-posting my thoughts from the experience because they still hold true…and always will. 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. […]
A Year of Change… and Why I Won’t Be Making Resolutions
What a year 2014 has been. For me, it marked a year of change. My daughter started first grade, and with it her first official full school day. After seven years, I switched to a new role at work. I moved offices. I adjusted to parenting with my husband’s more frequent travel schedule. I started […]
Losing Sleep – 750 Hours and Counting
They say that parents with kids lose on average 750 hours of sleep in the first year alone. I was so looking forward to getting past the baby stage because I am someone who cherishes my sleep. And I get very irritated if I’m woken up in the middle of the night. I consider myself […]
JB and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
I have not taken my kids to see the movie Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. But I feel like my day could be a good stand in. I always know how my day is going to go based on the events of my morning—before I get to work. I had […]
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 […]
My Unexpected Third Child
My husband and I both come from close-knit families of five. As the middle child, I liked having an older sibling to look up to and someone younger I could teach the ways of the world. So, I thought when the time came to start a family, I’d have three kids. But then reality set […]
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 […]