Is he hungry? Is he doing his work? Is he working too hard? Is he driving safe? Does he know how loved he is? Is he getting enough vitamins? Does he know how proud of him I am? Is …
The Anticipation of Waiting
There are a few events in my life that I can vividly remember the wait: My wedding day and the birth of my two sons. I remember the feeling of complete and utter lack of control I had on the …
Easy Overnight Oats
We all survived the first week of school! We made it through the excruciating back-to school supplies list and the complaints from the boys about “having to go to school EVERYDAY.” We pulled through my two-year-old’s tears (which became my …
Road Trips From Long Ago
The years have come and gone – but the summer memories of our family filling every seat in the minivan and taking road trips all over the United States, have not. I love the anticipation that comes with the closing …
The Glittery Pink Invitation
While most days my neighborhood feels like a charming halo of retirees and wrinkles, I sensed there were other young mothers nearby. The signs of tiny life were tucked away in my memory – a toy left out in the …