My oldest son turned eight years old yesterday. As he blew out the “8” candle on his cupcake at the picnic table at his pool party, he glanced across at me where I stood a few ... Read the Post...
The Middle Year
Tomorrow is New Year’s Day, and it’s hard to believe it’s going to be yet another new pandemic year. At the end of 2020, we all felt hopeful that the awful year we had just ... Read the Post...
How the Pandemic Made Me a Better Mom
I am a self-proclaimed control freak. I always have a plan, and if I can’t yet make one, I make a plan for planning. I am the queen of lists. For family camping trips, I have ... Read the Post...
Is Want Finally Winning Out over Should?
My entire life, I have let should win out over want. As someone who thrives on praise, I have made many of my life decisions based on what would get me ahead and win approval. ... Read the Post...