My Heart Breaks for Our Babies
We sit at the table, the four of us, plates half-eaten and mouths full of food. Pass the ranch. Can…
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We sit at the table, the four of us, plates half-eaten and mouths full of food. Pass the ranch. Can…
Continue ReadingAfter each practice, each meet, as they shuffle to the car with beet-red faces and Jello-like legs, it’s easy to…
Continue ReadingAs I watch my 9-year-old daughter grip her 6-year-old brother's hand on their first day back at school, a wave…
Continue ReadingGone are the days of pushing you on swings and practicing your letters. Gone are the days of rocking you…
Continue ReadingThere’s just something about a softball player. The sun in the scorching summer heat beats down on her. It may…
Continue ReadingI always pictured myself packing my kids’ lunches, carefully picking each item, adding sweet notes, and balancing healthy options with…
Continue ReadingThe first day of Pre-K. Wow, that's a hard one. On that first day, it starts with prolonged hugs. It…
Continue Reading“I had the best day!” my son exclaimed as he clambered into our car. “Oh, I’m so glad to hear…
Continue ReadingI have always felt at peace in warmer climates. I live for hot summer days spent in the sun. Beach…
Continue ReadingTo my students: If you are in my classroom this year or were in it 15 years ago, I still…
Continue ReadingI’d like to say I’m a super organized, type-A, Pinterest-savvy rock star when it comes to keeping track of the…
Continue ReadingI’m sure you have plenty of mom friends who can help prepare you for the drastic life change you are…
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