My son started 8th grade last week. He told me on the way home from school on Friday that he had an assignment: to interview someone at home about 9/11. Upon my expression he said he’d ask Dad if I didn’t want to do it. But I did. He needed to see me talk about […]
Self-Care Without Totally Walking Away from the Storm
Self-care can be as simple as finding people. The ones who just being around them or reading/seeing/listening to them makes you feel better, think better, be better. They are out there, and are worth the time it takes to find them. I have some who don’t even know what they are to me. For example, […]
Let it Go
Learning to let go as a parent wasn’t easy. I wanted everything SO VERY PERFECT AND EXACTLY AS I HAD RESEARCHED IT SHOULD BE. Then I had a second kid and all that flew right out the window. Imperfection was OK. Not following a parenting book’s rules was OK. I learned to ask for help, […]
On Making Memories with Your Kids Despite the Desire to Nap Instead
If I were to make a list of things I don’t particularly enjoy doing as a parent, it would likely include kneeling on hard surfaces and handling a toy that has spent most of its life festering in DNA soup. One day, my gorgeous, sparkly-eyed daughter’s face lit up as she asked me in the […]
I Have Changed Diapers in Some Unsavory Places
This post was sponsored by Luvs. When you’re planning to become a parent, there is nothing more exciting than obsessing over how wonderful it’s going to be. You can do this! You’re a planner! You’ve seen and/or held actual human children before! This is totally doable! Then you receive your first package of newborn diapers. […]
Why Your Body Is Lovely Enough for Swimsuits As-Is
It was time: I needed some new swimsuits. Off to the store I went, only to discover that the current trends in swimwear aren’t exactly my cup of tea. So of course I shared my thoughts: At least one person read this as me not thinking I looked good in the swimsuits because of how […]
Headache and Migraine Help from a Lifer
I’m the go-to gal when it comes to headache and migraine advice in my circles (lucky me!). Friends, family and co-workers know I’ve been dealing with them since forever, and often see me using some of my tricks/products while at home or traveling. Since I’ve had a recent influx in requests for advice and links […]
People Care
It is so easy to feel alone. Even when there are a bunch of people around you, needing you, interacting with you, it is possible to feel it. I should also say that it is easy to forget you are not alone. I am someone who has a tendency to crawl into my own head […]
I Cannot Handle How Cute This Book Is
Many moons ago, shopping for baby showers or toddler birthdays was fun because I could see what goodies I needed for my own wee ones. Colorful clothes! Punny bibs! Classic books! Toys that make absolutely no sound! Once my kids got old enough to tell me their own opinions on such matters, the excitement kind […]
They Noticed Something and I Did Too
I recently lost over 35 pounds. How does that make you feel? What is your immediate reaction to that statement? (You don’t actually have to publicly tell me. But hold onto that truth for a moment, please. I have a point here.) I always knew weight/size was an issue in this society, but I think […]