Tag: family
I Started Seeing a Therapist
I started seeing a therapist. I put off this for a long time because I told myself that my problems were small, and I...
Working Mom Guilt
Do you suffer from not-enough-hours-in-the-day syndrome as I do? Do you wish that the precious at-home time with your little ones could last as...
The Holiday Break Bubble
I’ve been living in a holiday break bubble since December 17. The day when my twins’ preschool ended for the year, and my first...
The Beauty of a Wider Age Gap
When my middle child was born, my oldest was two years old. She needed me at all hours of the day (and often at...
Making the Most of Family Togetherness this Holiday Season
This year, the anticipation and excitement surrounding the holidays are magnified in our household. We will be celebrating with extended family in person and...
My Memory Tree
My Christmas tree is fake, but its love is tried and true. It’s more of a memory tree than a traditional Christmas tree.
The...
Intentionally Preparing your Heart and Home for the Holidays
We have officially entered a season known for being hectic and crazy. We sing songs about it being “the most wonderful time of the...
Our Family Tradition of Not Gathering for the Holidays
The time has come for my annual holiday tradition of not gathering together with my extended family to minimize my feelings of stress and...
Top 10 Things I Missed During COVID Christmas
"SAAAAAANTAAAA! I know him! I know him!"
But our visit last year happened over Zoom. During our COVID Christmas of 2020, most holiday festivities were...
The Auntie Diaries: 10 Perks to Being an Aunt
What kid doesn’t love their aunt? Almost everyone has one. They always come to visit, they bring special treats, and they are always the...