Something happens to you when you’re a creative person—which, if you have a pulse, you qualify! I believe we all put our own God-breathed brand of magic into the universe. But some of us, indeed, are pre-wired with a bit of an extra artsy side, a deep drive to express, shape, or make. To design something we believe in and, eventually, hopefully, share it with the people we love. And/or internet strangers. Both ... View Post
For All the Girls Who Cry
Waffles, messes, Tangles, dresses. Cries of her heart in the morning. What if no one sits with me at the peanut table? Wobbles, milk, Giggles, silk. Cries of her heart at noon. Will you be there to break my fall? Bold, creative, New bangs, Natives. Cries of her heart after school. Mom, what does it mean to get married? Three worlds One house Three girls Twelve doubts Each time they look to me For every ... View Post
10 Books That Saved Me in My First Year of Motherhood {Part 1}
I’m a pretty ravenous reader. It’s one of my number one hobbies. But today, I was thinking about just how many books I read in my first year of motherhood. Probably more than in any other year of my life. Including second grade with the Reading Race Track around our classroom, the year of AP English Literature, even college and graduate school. When Emerson hit Earth, I inhaled pages like an absolute ... View Post
My 25 Favorite Things about Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Being a stay-at-home mom gets a pretty bad rap, and for accurate reasons. It can be grueling, isolating, disorganized and monotonous. I also enjoy dying with laughter at the infinite ways in which daily motherhood has stripped me of power and pride and perfectionism. Having a sense of humor is important if not CRITICAL for success at this gig. But you know what else? It is the best job ever. Hard work reaps great ... View Post
15 Prime Indicators of Parenthood
The parental rites of passage are many. Fifteen months in, these are my highlights. These are the moments when Doug and I have exchanged glances in mild horror but mostly hilarity, joy and gratitude that this is our life now. We are PARENTS and there’s no turning back. You know you’re a parent when… ... View Post
What’s Your Number?!
Confession: I have a serious idol called The Number of Kids I Will Have. ... View Post