Projection
The other day my husband made a mistake that ended up causing us quite a bit of stress and hassle. It wasn’t intentional or malicious in...
I Dressed Myself!
My youngest daughter loves make up and all things fluffy and twirly. She also loves running and playing and climbing. Most days she...
Finding Friends
It can be incredibly difficult to make friends as an adult. This challenge has been highlighted for me every time I've made a major move....
Sorry
The other day we had company coming over. It’s winter in Chicago, so of course, there’s weather. It was cold and damp and our driveway...
Resolutions
This is a repost of a blog I originally wrote in January, 2016. It felt like a timely reminder. I did update the years so that it...
Holiday Self-Care
I love Christmas. I love the music, the twinkling lights, and the traditions. I love the holiday baking, Christmas cards, and the...
Easy Answers
There was a time when grocery shopping with my children was a nightmare. I would wear my youngest in the Moby wrap, put my two-year-old...
Picture Perfect
The week of Thanksgiving is one of my favorite weeks of the year. There are very few things that bring me more joy than watching my...
Witness
The other night I looked over at my husband and noticed some new lines around his eyes, a few gray hairs sprinkled at his temples. He is...
In Comparison
Last Tuesday was Halloween, and, as in living rooms across the country, my children came home to examine their treasure. They sorted...
