My oldest daughter Anna knows I write a blog and has never asked me to stop or not to write about her. She has told me that she is proud of me and that makes me so happy because teenagers are brutally honest. They don't care if they hurt your feelings, truth be told, and… Continue reading One Word Holiday- Anna
This year is the first time I have included my girls in the blog questions and to tell you the truth, I was really excited to have them be a part of it. I have said for years that this blog is something of a diary to them, but in my head I always wanted… Continue reading One Word Holiday- Ella
When I was a young adult thinking about having babies, I could only focus on one thing: the pain.Or maybe the vomiting.Pain and vomiting.Vomiting and pain.That’s all I could wrap my little head around. I was neurotic enough about having sex for the first time because I knew there would be pain.And, honestly, I was… Continue reading My Baby Story: More Animal Planet Than TLC
There is a particular feeling that shows up for me this time of year. It arrives quietly, usually disguised as an email reminding parents that the first day of school is almost here. Depending on the moment I read it, I can feel pulled in two directions at once. If I had opened that email… Continue reading Not Looking Forward
Recently, we had the chance to go to Soldier Field in Chicago for a cool event called Family Fest, where families can experience the Chicago Bears for a fraction of what an actual game costs. It is very family friendly, with lots of fun things for kids to do. Except there is beer.Lots of… Continue reading Our Girls Finally Got to See Bears
I have a sister dog. Not like a sister wife. Not even close. She is my parents’ dog, and I love her like a human sister. Possibly more. I never had to share clothes or shoes with her, and we have never fought over a boyfriend. She has been part of our lives for nine… Continue reading So Easy, My Sister Dog Can Do It
A Grace Full Life 