Dear Son, You’ll Always Be My Little Boy
Dear Son, Today I wish I could go back. I wish I could go back and hold you as an infant. I wish I could smell your skin and rock you just a little longer. I wish I could be still and feel that moment...
View ArticleDear Daughter, When I Fail At Being Your Role Model…
Dear Daughter, I always wanted a daughter. After two babies never made it earth-side, I ached and longed and prayed and cried for you. Every dream I had paled in comparison to my dream of you; and then...
View ArticleDon’t Drink The Mom Kool-Aid
I had a few moms over for coffee the other day and one of them was telling me about the “imposter syndrome” among moms. I’d never heard of it before, but I’ve definitely experienced it. The imposter...
View ArticleTo My Friend’s Kids: I Love You Like You’re Mine
To my friend’s kids: I hope you know how much I love you. You’re not mine, but I love you like you are. You’re not my niece or nephew by blood, but you are by choice…and that pretty much means you’re...
View ArticleEveryone Should Experience The Life-Changing Power Of ‘The Friendship Table’
When my husband and I decided to buy a $30 table, we hoped it would help us connect with friends. We had no idea just how life changing it would be. The post Everyone Should Experience The...
View ArticleBeing Called ‘Ma’am’ And Other Heinous Changes That Happen In Your 30s
My 30s have brought a lot of joy to my life. Unfortunately, they've also brought a few unanticipated things that aren't quite as pleasant. The post Being Called ‘Ma’am’ And Other Heinous Changes That...
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My Uterus Is Not For You To Judge
Listen, I’ve pushed four kids out of my lady business, so I feel like I have at least some street cred for this discussion. I’ve been on a bit of a #dontjudge kick, but hey, we could use a whole lot...
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I’m Not A Perfect Mom, But I Certainly Am An ‘Enough Mom’
I was going to be the Dr. Oz of parenting. I was going to be a guru, and then I realized that I would probably have to teach my kids to stop acting like wild raccoons at the grocery store. I don’t want...
View ArticleDear Kids: On The Days I Fail, This Is What I Need You To Remember
Dear kids, Sometimes I wake up in the morning, and I see that you’ve grown over night. Your faces are more defined, your eyes look older. A part of me is excited and in awe. I know you have so much...
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PSA: My Kids Are Not An Inconvenience (To You Or Anyone Else)
We had just moved into a new neighborhood when I met an elderly woman a couple blocks down the street. She looked at me in shock (almost horror) when I told her I have four kids, and she kept saying,...
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Dear Firstborn, It’s Okay To Fail
Dear Firstborn, It’s okay to fail, and to fail again and again and again. There’s something special about my bond with you. It isn’t better or more important; it’s just different. You were the...
View ArticleSwearing, Farting, And Other Things I’ve Taught My Kids
I had grand plans for the things I would teach my kids. I would teach them confidence, kindness, and a love for great books. I am still working on that, but in the meantime, I’ve taught them some other...
View ArticleDear Husband, I’m Sorry I Sometimes Forget To See You
Dear Husband, Sometimes everything feels chaotic and fast, like a whirlwind we can’t stop. Time is flying by and I forget to really see you. When I stop and I notice, I see the etching of life, the...
View ArticleDear Kids, I’m With You No Matter What
Dear Kids, I am with you. I was with you when you were in my belly. I was swollen, heavy, tired, and I felt like a moose, but I was with you. I was with you in the seconds, the minutes, and the hours...
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