May 28, 2022 My “practice kid” helped me decide to be a mom Many years before I became a mom, I had a “practice kid.” True story: my best friend used to loan me her daughter for…
May 10, 2022 52 with a 12 year old It’s been exactly ten years since I began this blog and wrote about being 42 with a two-year-old. A lot has changed in the…
April 24, 2022 I’ve found a new mom role model – and she’s an android Have you ever felt that being a mom caused you to become stronger and fiercer than you ever thought possible? If you can relate…
April 18, 2022 How to get a neurodivergent tween to clean her room I hate a messy room. When my bedroom is messy, I usually clean it up right away. I know from experience that I like…
March 24, 2022 9 things you should know before getting pregnant I recently found a bunch of old journal entries I wrote while I was pregnant with Journey 12 years ago. Some of them are…
February 19, 2022 Moms are the best. Especially mine! There’s no one like your mom. That’s especially true if you’re me, who literally hit the lottery of a lifetime in my one and…
February 9, 2022 It feels strange to put your child on an airplane alone Traveling alone can be an important and fun milestone for a young traveler. When I was 12, I had the thrilling experience of flying…
January 23, 2022 I just had the best solo vacation of my life I’ve been a mom for 12 years. In that time, never once have I taken even a one-night vacation on my own – until…
December 31, 2021 I want to be classier in 2022 It’s new year’s eve so I am thinking about goals and intentions for the new year. I don’t really do resolutions anymore, because I…
November 25, 2021 My “cards for Xage” campaign was really for me I find myself feeling extremely thankful lately. I’m not just thankful because it’s November and Thanksgiving time. Honestly, as everyone should know by now,…
