Empty Nest Test Drive
I’m sitting alone on a hotel bed as the rain pours down on the city below while our youngest daughter is at a concert. She was invited to go to … Continue reading
A Disney Family Holiday
Do you ever have those moments when you wish you could freeze time? Those moments when you want to stay in your Fantasyland a little bit longer? That was me … Continue reading
Disney Blended-Family Christmas
Christmas is a time for family. It’s a time to be present with the ones you love. Ever since our oldest daughter graduated from college and started her career at … Continue reading
The Youngest Child
My husband and I have five kids between us. We were both married before and brought two kids each into our marriage. I had a girl and a boy. He … Continue reading
It’s Teacher Appreciation Day!
I’ve been a teacher for 28 years. My husband and I have five kids between us. Four of them have graduated high school. Our youngest will finish middle school this … Continue reading
An Ode to Toys R Us
I’m feeling kind of melancholy about the closing of Toys R Us stores. It’s been a long time since I walked those aisles, but thinking about all of those … Continue reading
Every Day is Mother’s Day
I remember standing on the front porch with my newborn daughter in my arms thinking HOLY COW!! How was I responsible for this tiny human when I wasn’t even sure … Continue reading
