I've always wanted to be as open and honest with my kids as possible. If they ask me a question, I just want to give them the answer. "Why does it look like the moon is following us?" "How are babies born?""What is it like to get your period?""When did you have your first boyfriend?""Why … Continue reading On the hard questions…
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On becoming who I am…
I became a mother nearly 12 years ago. I honestly can't believe it's been that long, most days. How is she almost 12? How am I almost 46? Time is weird. I still feel 35 most days, but these kids keep getting older which means I am also getting older. Apparently. I remember when I … Continue reading On becoming who I am…
On the daily grind…
I think sometimes the world gets confused when moms say they're tired or just done or "just can't mom today". People think it sounds like we're whining or that we wish we hadn't had children. But there's a huge difference between not always enjoying being a mom and not enjoying motherhood. Being a mom is … Continue reading On the daily grind…
On waiting and waiting….
I think one of the most frustrating things I'm working through right now is that I'm pretty sure I'm a lot more depressed than I thought I was. And I don't really have any reason to be. We have a beautiful house. My daughters are basically perfect (they're excellent students, they're funny and smart and … Continue reading On waiting and waiting….
On shifting gears…again?
I've spent the last few years trying to lean into the hippie witchy side of myself. Learning about my astrology has been endlessly interesting. I'm a Taurus Sun, Aries Rising, and Pisces Moon. Which is to say: I am a LOT. I mean, I always kind of knew that, but it's sometimes nice to see … Continue reading On shifting gears…again?
On the kind of day it’s going to be….
Sometimes, you can wake up and just sort of know what kind of day it’s going to be. Good or bad, you just have a sense of it. When it happens like that, I can at least feel like I have a head start and can get ahead of it, if it feels like it’s … Continue reading On the kind of day it’s going to be….
On doing what I want…
I think one of the only awesome features of being an adult is getting to do whatever the hell I want to. We have a family code that says "As long as you're not hurting yourself or someone else, you do you." Basicallly, have fun and don't be a jerk. And once I got out … Continue reading On doing what I want…
On knowing what matters…
I know the school year rhythm is finally starting to soften around me. The mornings don’t feel as chaotic, the afternoons feel more predictable. There’s some comfort in that. There are still crazy morning and busy afternoons, arguments with my kids, frustrations to manage, and relationships to help them navigate. But feeling a little more … Continue reading On knowing what matters…
Use. The. Clutch. 