Every Sunday night, my parents come over and babysit, and Doug and I go out on a date. It’s absolutely a highlight of our weeks and the perfect way to kick off each new one. Since it’s our one night to get out, snag some romance and reconnect without our favorite third wheel spinning around, we try to make it a rule that we do NOT discuss finances or family business items while out on these dates. Nothing kills a ... View Post
The MOMents Matter: Letting Her Last Baby Go
Sharing mutual stories of motherhood with my fellow young mamas in the trenches is SO important, encouraging, reassuring, beautiful and hilarious. But one of my other favorite things is learning from the older mamas, the wiser women, the real sages—the ones with the full-blown battle wounds on their bodies and hearts, the toughest yet softest souls, and the years on years of experience showing: “Hey, girl. It’s worth ... View Post
Trader Joe’s Tricks for the Crazy Soul
This morning, while making my weekly Mack Household Menu + Grocery List, as I do every Monday, I was struck to near tears by a thought: What would I do without Saint Trader Joe? I owe him my life. You think I'm kidding. ... View Post
True Love Conquers Hysterical Flower Girls
The flawless moment-to-be in our family’s history had played repeatedly in my head: soft violin music playing while my bridesmaid gown rippled in the wind, Emerson and I floating down the aisle side-by-side, me looking down lovingly while she wowed gushing wedding guests with her outrageous dimples and proficiency in scattering rose petals. HA!!!!!!! WHY DID I THINK THIS WAS POSSIBLE???!!! ... View Post
“Why a Daughter Needs a Dad”
The dads in my life mean more to me than I could possibly express. And yet every year, especially since having our own kid, I majorly struggle to express it on Father’s Day. What kind of gift? Funny card or serious? Brunch or dinner? ... View Post
The Seven Year Glitch
Today is a special day: Seven years married to the man of my dreams. I love Doug so much I could die, and our anniversary is second only to Christmas as my favorite time of the year. ... View Post