Tag: life lessons
As My Kids Get Older, I Make Motherhood Fit Me
As kids get older and we move from the baby phase to toddler, to school-age with my oldest, I reflect on the type of...
The Voices I Hear When You Say “This Too Shall Pass”...
“This too shall pass” and “It’s just a phase” are two of my least favorite phrases.
I will preface by saying that I wholeheartedly believe...
Meet Sarah :: Living My Dream
I am living my dream. For as long as I can remember, I have had this dream where I would be sitting on a...
Learning to Let Go of Control
If you are human, you are affected by the events and environment around you. When life gets chaotic and stressful, you begin to feel...
The Day My Three-Year-Old Learned the Truth About Chicken
I was chopping vegetables when my three-year-old walked over and asked what I was cooking for dinner.
“Chicken stir fry!” I said, pointing to the...
Why “Bluey” is the Most Realistic Show on Television
If you look past the talking dogs who don’t wear clothes (although the dad does wear a tie to work), Bluey is the most...
Mid 30’s With Living Grandparents
The sadness hits deeply when I think about my daughters at their first dance recital looking over into the crowd to see their loving...
What My Children Have Taught Me
One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is to teach your children. As parents, we are imparting both practical life...
We’re Not Doing Summer Camp
We’re not doing summer camp this year.
Even though I never really did summer camp as a kid, I felt like my kids were missing...
Three Moms Walked into a (College) Bar. What I Learned.
My husband and I were at dinner with two couples enjoying a rare parents’ night out at a local restaurant. Not able to remember...