On Being Older Than My Dad

May 18, 2015

Today is my dad's birthday and I realized: I am officially older than my dad ever was.

For the Moms Who Have Lost

May 8, 2015

It surprises me when the pain reappears, typically not on a scheduled day but just in a quiet moment or when I hear a song that reminds me of him.

Imagination Creation

April 29, 2015

From as far back as I can remember, I always loved reading and writing.

B's Birthday Survey, 2015

April 24, 2015

Here are a few of B's favorite things.

40 Before 40: Potty Training

April 20, 2015

Parenting is hard. And messy. And, to be honest, gross sometimes.

The Destroyer

April 17, 2015

I realized my son had turned overnight. He wasn't Brandon anymore... He was The Destroyer.

The Place Between Baby and School-Age

April 8, 2015

They were laughing. I was frozen, afraid to move, because I didn't want to interrupt their moment.

Top 10 Reasons My Son Cried This Morning

March 27, 2015

The definition of a threenager is a three-year-old that has the attitude of a teenager (specifically a 13-year-old). And boy is it accurate.

The Art Book

March 25, 2015

So I gave her a notebook. Her own little space where she can draw anything she wants. The notebook--or "Elena's Art Book"--is all hers.

Vacay All Day

March 11, 2015

After the crazy start of our trip, letting my toes sink in the sand and feeling the waves hit my legs brought a sense of peace that I've been chasing ever since we returned.