Beyond the Mess
Two weeks ago today, my family spent our first night in our new home. A home that was still very much under construction, as evidenced...
The Green-Eyed Monster
Have you ever found yourself jealous of somebody’s Facebook status or Instagram picture? I refuse to believe that I’m the only one this...
Enough
One of my least favorite truths is that the things that make me most crazy about other people are always also true of me. So when...
It's Me
Returning to work after the birth of my third child was brutal. Not only was it sad and anxiety-provoking to leave my tiny newborn, but...
An Ode to No
As the mother of 3 young children, I hear and say the word “no” very frequently. When my firstborn was just learning to talk, my father...
The Next Right Thing
My husband and I recently bought a house. The first time we saw it, our realtor told us it "had a lot of potential,” which turns out to...
First Things First
One time my laptop caught on fire. Really and truly sparked and smoked and flamed. No people or property were injured, but that laptop...
Cranxious
I love words. Most of my favorite activities involve words…reading, writing, listening, talking. All are totally dependent upon...
Facing Depression
When I was in college, one of my dear friends struggled with severe depression. We weren’t able to see each other often, yet had managed...
The Big But
The other day my daughter and I were coloring and talking and she exclaimed “My mouth surprised me! I didn’t know I was going to say...
