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All Dogs Go To Heaven
"Will we ever see Griffin again?" a tiny voice asks me from the backseat.
This isn't the first time she's asked over the last few months since our dog went to heaven, and yet I...
The Cuddle Corner
There’s a very special part of my house, one you probably don't know about even if you’ve been to my home. It’s in our living room, on our couch, in my seat.
Everyone has...
Goodbye Little Pink Potty
This weekend, we said goodbye to what felt like a member of the family. No, not an actual person or a pet, but a tiny porta, realistic-looking potty. In pink, obviously. And before you...
Do I Look Pretty?
"Do I look pretty?" my nine-year-old asked as she looked at herself in the mirror. A simple question, but it took me a minute to reply. Not because I would have said anything other...
Hey Mama, Get a Life
I would call myself an introvert. I’m really good at staying home. And because of that, making plans (and keeping them) can sometimes feel exhausting. When I was pregnant with my first child, I...
Summer Is Hard for Working Moms
I know all too well the joyous feeling of counting down the days until school is over. I was there once. I would enjoy what felt like endless days of fun and relaxation. Nowhere...
What My Children Have Taught Me
One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is to teach your children. As parents, we are imparting both practical life skills and wisdom on navigating the world at every age...
Love and Other Four-Letter Words
Ok, I have a confession. I curse a lot (sorry mom!). Not in front of the kids (mostly). But definitely in my personal life (and maybe a little under my breath at work! Shhh)....
Play With Your Sister, I Made Her for You!
I always knew I wanted to be a mom. Even as a little kid, I loved babies. I've seen many pictures of tiny me holding a tiny cousin in my lap. I loved baby...
Let Them Be Kids
When my older daughter was three, we took her on a birthday trip to Disney World. There was excitement. There was magic. There was joy. But also, my little inquisitive smarty pants was quick...