Tag: life lessons
When Life Begins (and Ends): Meet Danielle
Motherhood is defined as the state of being a mother. Well, I wish it was that easy because a true definition of motherhood could...
Thankful for the Little Moments
It's that time of year again - the HOLIDAY SEASON (yes, all caps). We all know the drill - parties, special events, gift-buying, and...
It Takes a Village: Meet Shannon
The journey into motherhood is often overwhelming for many of us. Sometimes the scary part is the idea of being responsible for this tiny,...
Mom Brain at Capacity
There's a meme that reads, "One minute you're young and fun, and the next you're turning down the car radio so you can see...
A Nonbinary Child’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Two years ago, my younger child (almost nine years old at the time) came out to me as nonbinary. That wasn’t the first time...
A Mom on a Precipice
I am a mom on a precipice.
I’ve never felt this way before, but then again, I have never been a mother to adult children,...
Kids’ Sports: Where Everyone Wins {Even if Your Team Loses}
Let me paint a little picture for you. It's a beautiful, unseasonably warm Saturday, and hundreds of girls are in brightly colored t-shirts, running...
The September Reset
I know as a teacher, I’m not supposed to say this, but I love September. I think of that old Staples commercial where the...
Doughnuts and Life
“Can we get doughnuts tomorrow morning, Mama, and eat them on the beach?”
“Of course, sweet girl! Sounds good to me.”
As we sat on...
Don’t Forget About “Me” Time
As the last few days of summer are winding down and we are getting ready for a new school year, parents (usually moms) are...










