“Aren’t you just SO ready for summer?” If I had a nickel for every time I’ve smiled and nodded politely while completely evading the answer to that question, I could [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not quite recognized the person staring back? You know, the one who has apparently been walking around with a HelloKitty sticker stuck [CLICK TO READ MORE]
When I was in college, I was fortunate enough to spend my junior year living in Paris, France. Ooh la la! As I packed for the adventure, I just knew [CLICK TO READ MORE]
I knew it would probably happen at some point, which is why we were prepared. And then I knew it did happen, because one day I picked up a child [CLICK TO READ MORE]
We made plans to meet in a place miles from home. It’s just lunch, I told myself. I’d never done anything like this, so I suppose it was normal to [CLICK TO READ MORE]
My son doesn’t take baths anymore. Now, before you call the health department, rest assured, he does still bathe, but he’s switched to taking showers. All by himself. All of [CLICK TO READ MORE]
‘Twas a few nights before school starts And all through the land, The packing of backpacks Was almost at hand. (And making lunches, and remembering gym shoes on Fridays, and [CLICK TO READ MORE]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Make that the most wonderful time of the quadrennial! (And yes, I did just Google “What do you call a four year [CLICK TO READ MORE]
My sweet little Ceci Bear, I can’t believe you are three years old! OK, technically you are more than three, since your birthday was a full month ago. Believe me, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
So there I was, for the second time in as many months, sitting in a tiny school gym on chairs designed for much tinier behinds than mine, watching my almost [CLICK TO READ MORE]
It was one of those moments that seems to happen in slow motion. I saw her reach for the jar of sprinkles, then begin to shake it up and down. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
This is the tale of two aunts. Two dearly departed aunts who both had a profound impact on my life. It is the story of two women with seemingly nothing [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Dear Santa, I know, I know- this is really last minute and I’m sure you’re swamped right now. I realize that it is already Christmas in the Solomon Islands and [CLICK TO READ MORE]
I’ve always been a morning person, but never quite like this. That’s why it’s 5:30 am on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and I’m wide awake. My first bit of time [CLICK TO READ MORE]
When October hits Michigan you can usually count on a sharp chill in the air, dragging out the sweatshirts, and maybe even some frost on the grass. But not this [CLICK TO READ MORE]
I made it almost eight weeks. Eight weeks into life with a newborn, a toddler and a preschooler. (That’s three kids ages four and under, if you’re keeping score.) Eight [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Recently some family friends told us they will be renewing their wedding vows in honor of their 10th anniversary. They are doing it up Las Vegas style, complete with the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
There’s nothing quite like having a baby to make you lose all track and all concept of time. I took my watch off in the delivery room, as per the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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