Dear Big, One of my greatest joys this summer was watching you swim in the ocean. And, lucky for both of us, you did it often and with gusto. Gone was your hesitant entry. Your anger at surprise dunks. Your thin skin in cool waters. This summer, not only did you run at each wave […]
A SoulCycle Celebration- 7 Years of UOW
Today marks my 7-year blogiversary. And, if you ask me, that's reason to celebrate. Even though I don't post as often as I once did, the Using Our … [Read More...]
How Did We Get Here?
If you open Big’s bedroom cabinet, you’ll find a pile of teeth. Six, to be exact. The collection started months ago, without warning. A silent strike … [Read More...]
6 Candles
Today has finally arrived! Pink has been counting down for 364 days, and it's HERE. It's her birthday. (Though last night she told me she's almost 10 … [Read More...]
Confessions of a Botched Spray Tan
You can imagine my excitement when Lenny came home from work one day a couple of months ago and told me to start packing — we were going on his … [Read More...]
A Good Old-Fashioned Holiday Letter
Remember back in the day when you’d get a stack of holiday cards and you’d be so excited to sit back and read all of the awkwardly folded, photocopied … [Read More...]
Sidelines Small Talk
Twelve baseball teams. Nine basketball teams. Five soccer teams. Yes, with three kids' combined sporting activities alone, this introvert has … [Read More...]
The Dangerous Life of a Soccer Mom
You know that term “soccer mom”. It’s cute, right? It implies a dedicated mother who loves to drive carpool, slice oranges, and wash uniforms. (I … [Read More...]