Kate S.
Does It All Need to Get Done Today?
I can admit when I’ve hit the wall. Sometimes, I’ve taken on too many commitments. Other times, the daily workload has just gotten too heavy. I often try to do it all, but the...
My Uncurated Home: It’s Not Clutter, It’s Proof of Life
When I realized we’d be living in our current home for a while, I wanted to make it picture-perfect. Without realizing it, I got drawn into the highly published story (look at any Real...
The Return to Normal: What Have We Learned?
I had thought Covid’s abrupt disruption of everything normal had taught us some lessons about slowing down. It reminded us of how quickly life could change. It caused us to re-evaluate how we spent...
Missing My Sidekicks
Time marches on, and suddenly, there are no more babies in this house. For ten years, I consistently had a kid in diapers. I used to have to pack up before heading out -...
What Can We Do About Bullying Online?
As my oldest daughter inches ever closer to middle school, I worry about her growing up in this crazy world of ours. The thought that gives me the most pause is helping her navigate...
Sorry Kid, Life Isn’t Fair
Overall, my kids are not big complainers. But if I had to choose one phrase complained out loud most in our house, it would be, “That’s not fair!”
Well, kid, part of my job is...
We’re Not Doing Summer Camp
We’re not doing summer camp this year.
Even though I never really did summer camp as a kid, I felt like my kids were missing out if I didn’t sign them up. So, last year...
When Did We Become Our Parents’ Age?
So here I am, facing 40 and approaching true middle age. I feel the pull of time and the disbelief that events in recent memory occurred 10, 15, even 20 years ago. It feels...
I Could Have Said “No” Today
I could have said “No” today.
No, because we’re in a rush. No, because I don’t want there to be another mess. No, because I want to sit for a minute. No, because to be...
My Baby’s Turning 10! Ten Lessons I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Mom
As my oldest child turns ten. It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that I’ve been at this parenting game for a decade now. Cliche as it sounds, it feels like I...