It’s a miracle I’m even here… These are the words I mumble to myself when I sit down at my desk every day. The fact that I made it at all feels like a closing scene from Mission Impossible, where Tom Cruise can finally wipe the sweat off his brow and sit down. It’s only…
I’m Not Just a Mama
I’m not just a mama. I’m a dreamer. I’m a doer. I’m a get-my-hands-dirty, get it done kind of girl. I’m a maverick. I’m a mogul. I build lives, I raise families, I change worlds. I’m an inspiration hunter. I’m an artist. I can find new meaning in the everyday. I’m a harvester. I’m a…
Living Large on the Verge of 40
I noticed lately I’ve been taking a “why not?” approach to pretty much any opportunity that comes my way. I signed up for the Chicago Marathon. I entered the lottery for the New York Marathon (but didn’t get in). My husband and I have planned almost a half dozen trips this year, as opposed to…
Behind the Scenes of my Viral Post, “Dear Husband”
What everyone is asking about my “Dear Husband” letter I want to give YOU, my old, new and dear friends, the inside scoop on how my Dear Husband post came about. You will not find this story anywhere else, so enjoy!! (Read the letter here) I wrote my Dear Husband post a while ago. If…
5 Reasons Having An Older Husband Is Amazing
Sometimes I get so wrapped up in this crazy thing called life, I forget to tell my awesome readers about fun wins in my writing world! You all know I write for Scary Mommy on occasion. (Fun fact… I write for them more than you think. I use a pen name for my more personal stories!)…
Why We Broke The TV
“Uh oh, it’s broken!” I mumbled. My kids glanced over at me suspiciously before eyeballing the TV. That golden altar on the wall? How could that beautiful magical screen break? I couldn’t believe I said it. Even more, I couldn’t believe I had the guts to go through with it. I’d been thinking about it for months, though….
How to Run a Marathon Even If You’re Not a Runner
I’m not a runner. I’ve never really liked running. It’s kinda boring, it’s really hard, and did I mention it’s boring? So I’ve avoided the sport for most of my life. Instead, I enjoyed easier forms of exercise like spinning, fitness classes, and recently barre and boot camp. These involved more music, a lot of…
Why I Sent My Kid to School With No Pants
So I sent my son to school with no pants today. Yesterday I sent him to school with no lunch. You’re probably calling CPS right now… hear me out for just a minute. First, I need to vent. I’m having the hardest time of my life right now. Parenting is just hands down the most…
I’m a Mom With No Freaking Clue
You guys, I have no idea what I’m doing. It’s crazy, right? As moms, aren’t we supposed to have the nurture and development chip hardwired within us? Shouldn’t I be confident in every decision I make for my children, every form of encouragement, discipline, and caretaking? I have two kids who depend on me to…
Stay At Home Moms Get a Bad Rap
It was your typical dinner conversation. How was your day? How were the kids, blah blah blah. It turned sour fast though. My husband had a rough day and said something to the effect that it sure sounds nice to just lounge at home all day with the kids. Wait, what? Lounge at home with…