My middle son doesn’t need me to go to his Parent Orientation this week at Occidental, after all he’s gone off to college twice now. We all know what’s going to happen—well, let’s be clear, we know how orientation goes—not necessarily how the year itself will go. That’s still up for grabs. But late last […]
Category: Mom World
I’ve Missed My Voice
Why begin blogging again? Why talk now? It’s selfish really. I’ve felt increasingly disconnected from women, and myself. I’ve become silent in the wrong ways, contained when I’d benefit from sharing, shut down when what I crave most is community. It’s hurt me emotionally, and it’s hurt me spiritually, and this isolation has spilled into […]
Mom Confession
I really thought parenting would get easier as the boys got older. I figured they’d need me less, and I’d be glad to see them out in the world, doing their thing. And some of that is true, but there is a whole lot of gray area in there where its just murky, and confusing, […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
I have enjoyed spending time with my boys this past month, and I feel very lucky to have three amazing sons and a loving husband who is the very definition of alpha, but also ‘fun’. To celebrate all women, from our mothers to our sisters and friends, please tell me something about one of the […]
Happy Memorial Day & New Releases!
It has been a whirlwind spring. I can’t believe Mother’s Day has already come and gone! I knew this year would be busy with my 8 year old’s First Communion and my 18 year old’s senior activities, along with all the other graduations happening for my friends and family. But here we are, with prom […]
Weekend Plans and a Hawaii Treat!
It’s been a crazy week holed up in my office trying to get words down for my upcoming deadline at the end of this month but I have made some good progress. I’ve been bribing myself with all sorts of rewards just to stay focused and the best reward is just around the corner – […]
All grown up!
My little Mac is now 7, and I haven’t seen him in weeks but I’ll finally be with him Sunday. When I told him on the phone I really missed him yesterday and asked if he missed me, he said, “Mom, come on. I’m practically a teenager.” Don’t you just love the cute and funny things […]
Holiday Reads and Halloween Treats
Recently I heard from a few of my readers who had trouble getting my newsletter so I thought I’d share my newsletter content here on my blog so no one misses out! It’s almost that time of the year again when cute little ghouls and ghosts come out to play and though it’s still be […]
Celebrating Life & Love
Four years ago today Ty and I married in Las Vegas. We wanted a celebration, and we wanted it to be fun. I hadn’t planned on ever marrying again and I’m a deeply spiritual person but being married by Elvis in a tacky little chapel seemed right. Why? Because it was Ty and me, […]
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! It’s my middle son’s 16th birthday this week and we’re heading to Disneyland with my sister’s family and brother’s family for a Porter holiday. I hope your baking is done and your shopping is finished and now you’re just left with wrapping and celebrating. I’m sharing a few of my favorite carols to […]
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