We’d made it to the lake. The weather was perfect. We had cold watermelon, the kids were playing together well, my daughter had successfully used the potty. I was there with some of my best friends and their kids and it was a Friday. Life was very good. We sat there in the glorious […]
A few days ago I overheard myself consoling another mom, telling her what was true, despite her warped perception. I say I overheard it because as the words were coming out of my mouth I realized that what I was saying I happily applied to all moms, except myself. “No, that doesn’t mean you’re […]
My husband and I are coming up on our 5th wedding anniversary this summer. In that time we’ve had 3 kids, traveled to Europe, survived me quitting my job, lived through a thousand fights, laughed a million times together, and, most importantly, started to learn what marriage actually is. As a bride, I knew […]