School’s out! It’s summer! You’d think those two simple sentences would have the kids and me jumping for joy. And, at 8:15am this morning — when we were all still in our pajamas and the three of them were giggling over a game they’d made up — those words did feel good. Really good. But last […]
2014 – A Brave New Year
New year. New word. And I got it from listening to a pop song. (Fitting, right?) At first when I heard it, I thought of my kids — how it expressed my wish for them. But it turns out, it’s my wish for me too. Let your words be anything but empty. Why don’t you […]
Farewell to Disney Baby
My, oh, my. A year ago I started an adventure having no idea where it would lead. I’ve had such a great time writing for Disney Baby — even sharing some of your pictures and stories along the way. But the time has come to chase after my 2-year old, rather than look back. She’s […]
Turning 2011 Into A Happy Ending
In past years, I’ve heard people say things like, “I’m so ready for this year to be over.” “This year was the worst!” “I can’t wait to forget this year.” “I don’t think one more bad thing can happen to me this year.” And honestly, I’ve never been able to relate. Not that I haven’t […]
5 Things I Learned This Week, Volume 25
Let’s face it, I’ve learned more things than I can count in the past week plus that I’ve been home from the hospital with three kids. But I’ve also gone on a lot less sleep, so I can only remember a few of the lessons. I think it might be better that way…