One of the things I love most about my 4-year old son is his independence. He wants to pour his own orange juice. He wants to make his own lunch. He wants to put his own shoes on. He even enjoys putting the flatware away when we empty the dishwasher. This gives me great hope … Continue Reading →
A pretty big question has been bouncing around my mind lately: How do you know when you are done having babies? For quite awhile, I have been leaning towards done. I’m 35 years old, and I am fortunate to have one girl and one boy who are both healthy. I no longer have to buy … Continue Reading →
When I was teacher, I would countdown to vacations. I reveled in the fact that there was a light at the end of the tunnel. I had a chance to regroup so that I could return somewhat refreshed. I never once felt guilty about those breaks, either. I managed more than 150 kids, I was … Continue Reading →
Last weekend my almost 7-year-daughter calmly stated while playing on the computer, “You know, Mom, my ears hurt.” Not one to overdramatize being sick, I knew that chances of her having an ear infection after having a nasty cold all week were probably pretty great. I was not comfortable waiting until Monday to see a doctor … Continue Reading →
When deep in the trenches of motherhood, I sometimes feel as if I am drowning in worry brought on by an overabundance of difficult choices. Are my children eating enough whole foods? Are they reading enough? Are they active enough? Do they have the tools to do well in social situations? I feel that the … Continue Reading →
Happy 2013! I love the holiday season, but I also love the chance to take a break from the whirlwind of activity and take time to reflect where I have been and where I am going. This year presents a new set of challenges. I am starting a very part-time job teaching social media strategy … Continue Reading →
As a child, I remember Christmas being such an enchanting time of year that something as ordinary as snow seemed to sparkle. I fondly remember seeing Santa at our family Christmas party before he went to deliver the toys to the entire world. On Christmas morning, the presents just magically appeared under the gloriously lit … Continue Reading →
My youngest daughter loves to learn. She absorbs information as fast as I can pour it out. We were fortunate enough to find a kindergarten program that really appealed to her personality, making the start of our educational journey positive. The classroom was small and the teacher took the time to address each child’s learning … Continue Reading →
The first time I tried yoga was in my early twenties. At that time, I was only going to classes with the highest aerobic intensity or centered around weight training. Loud music, sweat, and trying to keep up with the millionth rep of squats was the perfect class for me. Then I had kids. Once … Continue Reading →
Last week I wrote about turning a corner with my daughter in first grade and my son in nursery school. A friend asked me how I could feel amazing. Didn’t I have the fear of not being needed anymore? I was taken aback by her question because I never even considered that a possibility. A … Continue Reading →