I met my mother in an airport.  Not the woman who birthed me, nor the one who raised me; my other mother, my second mom, the audacious and radiant mother of one of the best people I know. Scant baggage, high...
I love shows like Stranger Things and seeing the 1980s represented {minus the demogordens}. I've always talked to my kids about how it was like growing up in that decade but this show brings my childhood to life. I...
One more minute … To feel the joy of seeing those two pink lines. To feel you kicking inside of me and hold you for the first time. To watch you grow into a funny, cranky, lovable, spunky toddler. To...
Dear School Administration,  My child is special.  I mean, really special. She is a neat kid. She is sweet and sassy, independent and curious, and will be an amazing adult, if I continue to do my job right.  She is really special.  But,...
My eyes have been opened to a part of humanity that I cannot ignore. I don’t know if it is just growing out of the twenties stage of self obsession, or if becoming a mother has made me more...
My daughter is a storm that greets you at midnight. Grand in its entrance. Waking you just enough to lose your dream. Then unleashing fury when you attempt to ignore its presence. Magnificent, but alarming. A sight to behold.  My...
Since becoming a stay at home mom there have been questions I've had to answer along the way that I find myself dreading and doubts that I've put into my mind about the work that I'm currently doing. Taking...
When I started this gig, in the Back to School Game, my skills were on point. There were systems and routines. Every move was the result of research and planning. My playbook was extreme. Yeah... I was on a...
Moms often feel pressured to do it all. But sometimes, a "To-Don't" list can be just as valuable and affirming as a "To-Do" list. Summer is a conflicting season for moms. On the one hand, we just want to relax...
August 1 is National Girlfriends Day:: a day set aside to celebrate the joy of female friendship. Who knew this was a thing? I'll be very honest; I never knew there was a day that celebrated friendships - girl friendships,...

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