The Number 7
*I originally wrote this piece 3 years ago. I attempted a recent rewrite because we’ve now arrived at the 10...
The Consummate Perfectionist
Ahhhh 2016, you’ve arrived. Welcome! I have big plans for you as I’m sure many do. But be warned, I...
The Wish List
I woke up the other night with my mind racing. I had a jumble of thoughts I couldn’t make sense...
The Holiday Hustle
I could have sworn we just celebrated Christmas, no? I remember my big sigh at bedtime last December 25 and...
1Love
Most of the time, writing comes easily to me. The words just seem to flow. But sometimes there are so...
Today
Dear oldest child of mine, Today you hurt my feelings. I know you likely didn’t mean to, but it happened....
Two Words
Like most people with a smart phone or an Internet connection, I enjoy social media. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and then...
The Time You Thought I Said No
On Friday my son and I went out and had an awesome day! Looked at fountains, went driving, did a...
The Unconventional Family Vacation
Since its original release in November 1991, I’ve been completely smitten with Disney’s Beauty & The Beast. To clarify, I...
The Great Poopocalypse
When I became a mom for the first time, I had so many moments where I questioned the stability of...