On Wednesday, at 11 a.m., there were tears in my eyes. At first I unconsciously tried to blink them away, but then I realized that I didn’t care because I was working from home, alone, because everyone is social distancing on the 1-year anniversary of the Covid-19 virus being discovered in the U.S. and causing … Continue reading
I didn’t want this to be a “mommy blog.” I never thought that the only thing I would have to write about would be my kid. I didn’t want to give anyone advice on the best baby gear, the tricks I use to get a baby to sleep, hacks to get your toddler to eat … Continue reading
I think I finally understand the true meaning of Mother’s Day. Growing up, I knew Mother’s Day to be a day where we put our handprints on construction paper and told her how much we appreciated everything she did for us. We went out to brunch after church and we took pictures on the front … Continue reading
There are ups and downs. It’s a rollercoaster. There are tough days and there are great days. It’s the hardest, most rewarding, most wonderful time of your life. Enjoy every minute. You’ll have no idea what you’re doing most of the time. You will cry, hormones are raging, baby blues and postpartum depression are real. … Continue reading
I am part of an exclusive club. Yes, the mom club, but we’re even more exclusive than that. We are the ones who became moms in the time of coronavirus. It’s a club none of us knew existed and none of us want to be in. We are the moms who have to navigate the … Continue reading
About a week after we got home from the hospital, I wrote down the story of my daughter’s birth. It was 13 pages, and it took me six days. I wanted to remember every little detail and yet even after 13 pages, I still think I missed things. There are parts of that day that … Continue reading
I had barely taken off my coat and tossed it onto a nearby table, when the group of teenagers started swarming. They were petting my dog, Sadie, hands running up and down her back as her eyes glanced around at all of their faces. They were smiling at her, not paying any attention to me. … Continue reading
Since I started this blog and purchased this domain name, I knew I wanted the title of my blog to be both reflective of who I am, but also aspirational. I want this blog to define me, personally, and how I got to where I am. But I also know that the journey is never … Continue reading
Last night, I went to a Pens hockey game and watched a guy propose to his girlfriend on the Kiss Cam during the third period. She looked a little surprised, it was sweet, she said yes, they kissed, and he put the ring on her finger. Everyone in the arena went wild. Today, my coworker … Continue reading
I am not a winter person. I like warm sun and sandy beaches and water. I do not like snow and ice and cold. I don’t particularly like falling. And I’m not super coordinated. It was almost a surprise to myself that I even agreed to take an adult ski lesson at Holiday Valley Resort … Continue reading