Leanne
The Volvo XC90 Has It All: Safety, Ease, and Comfort
As soon as I got into the Volvo XC90 that I borrowed for the weekend from Riley Volvo Cars Stamford, I knew it was the ultimate car for busy moms. It is not only...
Protecting My Peace
I have always been an easygoing person. I have also always been an easy person to walk all over. I think the two may go hand in hand.
In a few short months, I will...
This Christmas, Do You
Christmas has never been my favorite holiday, even as a child. Sure, I enjoyed the traditions, getting gifts, and celebrating with my family, but it always felt like there should be some other feeling...
When Does Parenting Get Easier?
At what point does parenting get easier? Is the answer never? Because I’m beginning to think that has to be it.
I remember when I had all three of my kids in daycare, and I...
Beauty in the Challenge
There is so much beauty to come out of challenges. I’m unsure if we have lost sight of this as a society, as we and our children have become more reliant on technology, quick...
False Confidence
This morning, I pulled into my parking spot at work—the same place I have worked for seventeen years with the same routine (minus the summers I get off as a teacher). Most mornings, music...
But How Do I Know if This Is Right?
One thing I have learned in my eleven years as a mother and six years as a mother of three is that decisions are hard—so hard. Every child is different. Each of my children...
I Am Tired
I am an Aries. I am determined, ambitious, high-energy, yet easygoing. But mostly, I’m an impulsive “yes” girl. In my life at home, as a professional, and even with my kids, there is not...
Embrace the Chaos
I remember when my kids were younger, regularly thinking, I need to get through (insert infant or toddler phase), and life will surely get easier.
Spoiler alert! It does not get easier. In fact, with...
Taking Back the Holiday Season
Confession: I have never been a huge fan of the holiday season.
For me, once Thanksgiving hits, it is usually straight to high-stress. I go into “I need to get things done” mode, and I...