If you've been a mom for more than 10 minutes, you've probably heard (and reacted to) the well-intended phrase, "Enjoy it! You're going to miss this!" If you're like me, you smile at whoever is delivering this prophecy, then...
"I forgive you, but I will not forget." That's how the saying goes, right? Forgiveness. It's a tricky thing. It can be easier said than done sometimes. Especially when it comes to those you love most. Those you've always...
Did you know that Instagram was created in 2010? It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years, a whole decade since one of the most-used apps in our time was created. As the holidays mark the end of...
My Sweet Daughter,
What a big girl you’ve become! I remember you trying to hold my fingers tightly when you took those uncertain first steps. Today, you insist on doing everything by yourself. Good for you! Mommy wants to tell...
My love of tennis growing up led to hours of practicing swings and perfecting shots. Whether it was a forehand or backhand swing, one of the keys to a good shot was where on the racket you hit the...
I am currently navigating the tween world by my middle school daughter’s side. The tween years, officially spanning the ages 9-12, pack a lot of punch in a relatively short period of time. During this significant development period, our...
I don’t feel guilty about it. Not one bit. And if you ask me, neither should you.
I must start by saying that whatever you choose to do for your family is your business. We all believe we’re making the...
The word balance has been haunting me since the moment I became a mother. I see it on my Instagram feed and the blogs I read, and people keep telling me to "find it."
This b-word seems to be what...
Once upon a time, when my husband and I were quintessential dinks, I would dress my yellow Labrador Retriever up for Halloween. She's been a bumblebee, lobster, and, most notably, me. You haven't lived until you've seen a dog...
I got schooled the other day on how to be a perfect parent.
No, the advice didn’t come from a world-renowned child psychologist. Maybe I would have actually listened to it then? Nope, this particular event was from a fellow...