Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
I have never hit anyone in my life. A good friend pushed me in college because I was dancing with a boy she supposedly liked and I pushed back and another time, I slapped a guy for being crude, but that has been the extent of my physical … [Continue reading]
My awesome husband and my oldest and dearest friend, Sophie have been conspiring for months to plan her visit to Southern California for my big 4-0! While she can't be here in June for my actual birthday, she will be here later this month. And … [Continue reading]
I first met Mary in March, 2011 at Bloggy Boot Camp in San Diego and was instantly smitten. Mary is lively and vibrant and gave a wonderful talk on vlogging. And then I started following her awesome vlogs on The Mama Mary Show because after all, … [Continue reading]
If you follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram then you know I had a pretty awesome week last week. Not only was it Mother's Day, but after nagging (I HATE that word, by the way) my husband for us to do something different for a change, we … [Continue reading]
Not a day goes by that I don't wonder if my mother would think I was doing a good job raising my son. Not a day goes by that I don't want to pick up the phone and call my mother to ask her, when I was Lucas' age, did I do this or that? or seek … [Continue reading]
It is completely heartbreaking (and to be fair, a little frustrating) when your child is inconsolable because they lack the words to express what ails them or what they desire. If you knew, you could address it, right? When our children were … [Continue reading]
I grew up with teachers. My parents were educators, who worked in American international schools for 28 years and prior to that on an American Indian reservation in Arizona. Their careers spanned 35 years and if I learned anything from them, it … [Continue reading]
Kirsten of The Kir Corner and I have a lot on common. Not only do we both adore cupcakes, shoes and our sons, we are soul sisters in our struggle with infertility. She has provided me with so much love and encouragement through this crazy journey, I … [Continue reading]
Ever since Galit and Nicole posed the question, Who Do You Speak For?, it has been on my mind. I have an amazing life but it has been touched with tragedy and loss. My heartaches are no deeper than yours. I share my story here and it helps … [Continue reading]
I stood in the shower this morning and cried. I don't know Diana. I don't have to. What I do know is, she is the mother of two year old, Bella, she was pregnant with twins and today is suffering a pain so great and deep that it will follow … [Continue reading]
