Tag: life lessons
True Mom Confessions: I’m a Bad Friend
When I was growing up, my mom didn’t have a lot of girlfriends. She had a best friend who lived far away, but they...
Mama, You Inspire Me
I was never aware of the superpower of mothers. I was never enamored by them. They were moms. They did what they were supposed...
Better Safe than Sorry: Go Get your Skin Checked!
An Important Request
I’m going to ask you to do me a favor by the end of this summer. It’s a simple request that will...
I See You Mama
To the working mama who stays up late to pack the lunchboxes and fold the laundry, I see you. To the stay-at-home mama who...
Who? Oh Yeah, My Husband
I sat down intending to write about maintaining friendships. Friendships with colleagues, mommy group friends, old friends, best friends, family friends, and friends that...
Not Ready for Real Life: Fond Memories of a Global Pandemic
Here are the things my family did this week, a summer week of 2021: two different day camps, in different towns, with different drop-off...
Family First, Work Second
I was in the shower this morning when my older daughter wandered in. From behind the shower curtain (we do have SOME boundaries), she...
The First Year Is Not the Hardest
“The first year is the hardest.”
I sit here writing this post five years into parenting. This is my take. The first year is not...
The Secret Other Moms Don’t Want You To Know
We all have that friend — you know the one. Her home is spotless, and her children are well-mannered. Stepping into her home is...
Sleepaway Camp and Growing Up
The discussions about sleepaway camp started in our family during the quarantine. My eldest daughter, now age 11, came to us with the idea...