This Is The Good Stuff of Parenting a Preschooler

Parenthood isn’t in the number of weeks I cradle my infant or the months I get to claim her a toddler or the years before she graduates high school. Parenthood isn’t in the rush to create memories or the push to reach certain milestones. It isn’t in the curation of the perfect family outing or […]

If You Don’t Have Anything Nice To Say

I’m in a funk today. My heart is heavy for friends facing impossible things. I didn’t sleep well last night and I haven’t felt like doing all the adult things, so I was not sad that today happened to be our 4 year old’s first ever day camp. I dropped her off this morning and […]

I Am Enjoying My Summer With No Apologies

Summer isn’t everyone’s cup of tea- iced tea, of course, because it sure is hot out there. Maybe it’s just not your season, and if that’s the case then please do not apologize. Give thanks for air conditioning and go live your best life- autumn will be here soon enough. If summer feels like an […]

When You Need A Win & You Need It Now

Some days you kick butt and take names. Some days you wake up early feeling rested & refreshed, your kids are great listeners, and your husband buys you flowers for no reason at all. Some days you do all the things, you please all the people, and you look good doing it. Other days you […]