20 Survival Tips for Parenting Independence

20 Survival Tips for Parenting Independence

I woke in the middle of the night and looked at my phone. No text. I checked again. Only Twitter, Instagram and email notifications. Not what I was looking for. What I was looking for was a “Thanks, Mom, I love you,” or at least an “I love you,...
5 Lessons from Big Life Interruptions

5 Lessons from Big Life Interruptions

“Pending no major life interruptions, let’s look at a date to get together,” I texted a friend, trying to re-establablish a schedule which, six weeks ago, I thought was “normal.” Or one I was trying to make normal with a new work schedule...
5 Lessons Learned about Life from Death

5 Lessons Learned about Life from Death

The blog’s been quiet in recent weeks. If you’re connected with me on Facebook or Instagram, I’ve shared a little of the mess we’ve been in, but I’ve been silent both places about big things we’re walking that makes nothing else...
Instagram Mom, Please Stop

Instagram Mom, Please Stop

I came across this beautiful photo (of which I’ve cropped) on my Instagram feed last night. It’s beautiful. Everything is propped and proportioned so meticulously. The colors are beautiful and the caption is great.  But it broke my heart. Actually, the...

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