Big Kids and Freaking Mom Out
We did the unthinkable, particularly when you’ve got a big family like us – we went out to eat. (I know, you’re sitting there, jaw …
I Cut My Hair. And It’s Short.
What have I done??? Look at all that carnage! Yeah, uh… remember when I said, “Hey guys, pick a hairstyle for me?” and you were …
Road Trip Writer
There we were in our car, on our way to Dallas. Laptop happily packed safely in the trunk, forcing me to scrawl my scattered thoughts …
Begrudging Growth
“Baby, c’mere! Look!” is the new way to get mom to grab the camera. Nine times out of ten, it’s a photo-worthy moment. This time …
Looking Old? Maybe. Feeling Old? Not really.
I guess you don’t really see it until you see it. In a picture. Because, you see, I don’t see myself when I look in …
Teenagers and Cars
“Mom, can I sit in the driver’s seat?” my oldest says to me. After some consideration, torturing her during my silence, we switch seats. She …
Summer Family Fun
Every year we go out and buy some flimsy inflatable pool for our backyard. Every. Friggin. Year. Usually, we get the same pool and something …
Agony, Thy Name is Growth
I don’t think I can amply convey for you the feeling of turning a corner and seeing your youngest standing, having pulled himself up on …
I’m an Aunt (Again)!
My sister gave birth yesterday, on my late-grandmother’s birthday. Her first daughter! Welcome to the world, wee one, who’s-name-I-don’t-even-know-yet, because we weren’t told it over …
Beautiful Like Me – Imitation – Week 2
Today’s topic for the Beautiful Like Me Project, a project dedicated to raising awareness about the lack of self-esteem and poor body image in today’s …
Growing Up
Baby dude is mobile, now, with his cute low-belly crawl, like a turtle, slithering his way from one place to the next (don’t worry, I’ll …
Soccer for the First Time
For my four-year-old, it starts. His first soccer practice, ever.Couldn’t pass up showing a picture of the soccer players to-be, watching. Is it me, or …