Somehow, mothers in Africa have become my “guilt barometer.” I’ve developed this bizarre habit of comparing my life with the lives of these women, ultimately, coming to the conclusion that I am a selfish white woman who should feel guilty. All the time. “I feel guilty for grabbing coffee in the middle of the day. […]
This Mom is OK-Enough
Photo Credit I find this parenting thing tough. I’m an expert in Mom Math; but other than that, I’m pretty a remedial student in the School of Motherhood. I’m not talking about the physical fatigue that rides shotgun with parenting. The running around, lugging laundry baskets, chasing basketballs down the street, getting in the car […]
Straddling Menopause and Motherhood
Today I have the honor of being featured over at Mamapedia. Here’s a little snippet of what I wrote about. Make sure you follow the link to read the rest! I nearly broke my neck as I stepped off the bottom stair because my foot did not meet the floor as expected. Instead, a size […]
Today’s the Day: Book Launch Day!
Happy Monday! Or should I say Happy Launch Day! That’s right… the amazing book I have been honored to be included in launches TODAY!! Follow the link in the upper right hand corner and order your copy of the book TODAY! Let’s see if someone other than my mom buys a copy;) I am extremely proud […]
I’m Going Rogue…
I’m going rogue. I’m going to take a cultural norm and smack it upside the head. Am I going to challenge gender roles and the unreasonable expectations thrust upon women? Um, not really. Am I going to admit that I often forget to turn off the water while brushing my teeth and I don’t even […]
Full Hearts, Full Bellies
I don’t know about the rest of you, but my Facebook feed is full of grateful people. They are grateful for their children, their spouse, their job. They are immensely grateful for their pets and their parents. And I have quite a few friends who are not afraid to admit they are exceptionally grateful for […]
I’m Getting Old #8: Mother Nature is laughing at me
OK, not quite 40. But close enough. Last month I turned 39. Or as I like to call it: 40-1. If I’m feeling especially math-y I like to go with 100-61. It’s Common Core Math. Don’t feel badly if you didn’t get it. When I’m feeling sassy, however, I like to say I’ve “begun my approach to Cougar […]
Maybe the world needs a little more of our “normal”
Those of you who waste time connect with me via Facebook know that over the last 3 months I was blessed to celebrate my grandmothers’ 95th birthday. Both of my grandmothers, actually. In August, my paternal grandmother rang in her birthday surrounded by 11 of her 12 great grandchildren and 4 of her 5 grandchildren, in addition […]
Today I VERB
Some days there is not enough funny to chase away the bad. There are no silly things my kids say to make me forget the hurt. And there are no ridiculous observations that quench the fire of anger that is blazing in my belly. Some days we just have to sit in the sad, feel […]
It Takes a Village to Raise a Mother
As I sat at the kidney shaped table during parent-teacher conferences, two questions came to mind. The first: Does my child’s entire ass actually fit on this teeny, tiny chair that will barely hold one of my cheeks? The second: Who on earth is this woman talking about because it can not be my child. […]
