I had the opportunity to attend an out-of-town wedding recently with several former grad school friends, many of whom I still keep in close touch with. Due to last minute planning, I “represented” our clan while leaving my two young kids and husband behind. As hard as it was to go alone, I had such... Continue Reading →
As parents, we are tasked with making the best and safest decisions for our children and their health. Unless you have been living under a rock for the past decade, you know there are very strong opinions in our culture about vaccines and their safety. This post serves to better inform you about vaccinations: what... Continue Reading →
I was always a goody two shoes growing up- I loved having a perfect attendance record, I strived to be the teacher’s helper, and I always turned in assignments on time. You would think that meant I loved school, right? Wrong! I was just honing my people-pleaser skills from an early age. While I did... Continue Reading →
Like any working mom, I am busy. Going nonstop most of the time. So when I strained my calf muscle one month ago, and my doctor told me no walking for a week and no running for eight weeks, it felt like a death sentence. Crutches? For at least a week? Was she crazy?? I... Continue Reading →
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Working and having a family often leaves me feeling rather two-dimensional. Between those two things, my time, energy and mental capacity are entirely consumed. Until recently, when I’ve had the opportunity to cut back on my hours at work. Having a little extra time has allowed for some reflection on myself and my commitments. Initially... Continue Reading →
In a world where everyone’s striving to be perfect all the time, I’ve decided to embrace my flaws. Here are 10 things I do on a regular basis that are definitely not something to brag about, but are part of what makes me, well, happy… 1) Sometimes on my days off, I take the kids... Continue Reading →
Some Thoughts are Better Left Unsaid 