This is certainly not a post I ever thought I would be writing, and making elderberry syrup is definitely not something I ever thought I’d be doing. But, here’s what I DO know: having an entire family come down with … Read More
Like a freezing bucket of ice water being splashed in my face, the shock of it hit me. My children just finished their 7-week summer swimming lesson. That means we have already been out of school for seven weeks. That … Read More
I’ve got my toes in the water, bottom NOT in the sand Several worries in my mind Gripping toddlers with each hand. Still, life is good today. Yeah, life is good today. I am at the pool and have been holding … Read More
We were 15. Just kids. We went out for ice cream, watched movies, played games. It didn’t matter where we went or what we did, we had so much fun together. We went to separate colleges and wanted to stay … Read More
At the very beginning of this year, I drafted the following post: 2016 HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD YEAR AND IT IS ONLY JANUARY 4TH. I WILL SPARE YOU THE SOB STORY, BUT I PROMISE YOU IT … Read More
Competitive sports start very young. Too young. At an age where kids should be playing a variety of sports, feeling out their interests and talents, parents are being asked to make some very big decisions. If a kid shows even … Read More
Parenting from the sidelines… Sounds awful, doesn’t it? If you are one of the many wonderful hands-on parents who is involved in every aspect of your child’s life it likely sounds downright daunting. No one wants to sit out — we … Read More
I wake up, it hits me every. single. morning. This really happened. This is really happening. It wasn’t a bad dream. It is a real life nightmare. When you are in the thick of it, it is really hard to see that … Read More
Busy Mama? Tired Mama? Overworked and under-appreciated Mama? Did you just roll your eyes and recoil at the thought of yet another social engagement? Trust me, this is one you do not want to miss! I attended one of these parties a … Read More
I see your face light up as you walk into my office first thing in the morning. You are waiting for your morning hug. I greet you heartily, embrace you and say “I will be right down, let me finish … Read More