When Logan was a baby, he would occasionally have these hours-long crying fits. He would thrash his little body about while shaking his little, red fists in the air and wailing, as I tried to calm him down. I would … Continue reading
Fresh Air
Category Archives: Parenting
My Heart
While pregnant, I read a quote about motherhood being the art of learning to live with your heart outside of your chest. Watching him walk away from me each day, I realize how true this is.
Moon Gazing
In the car Saturday afternoon, we heard the sad news about Neil Armstrong. Out of the blue, Logan – who was listening intently to the newscaster talk about Armstrong’s life - gasped. “That man went to the moon?” “Yes, he was … Continue reading
Bangin’ Bodies
Tonight, Logan and I went to the mall to find him some new sneakers for school. We rarely go to the mall, so it was a nice treat for a Friday night. Logan is usually not so into shopping but can … Continue reading
Battling the Summer Blues
I love summer, I do. But I’m done. I love long afternoons watching this: And lazy mornings spent doing this: But I’m ready for this: And for my trees to look like this: Click here to to read my story on … Continue reading
Stick with Me
I always carry a notebook, sometimes two, with me wherever I go. There are also many pens, pencils and sometimes even crayons swimming at the bottom of my bag. I use them to write down slippery lines and thoughts that … Continue reading
I Survived
I have been a little bit MIA but it has nothing to do with our camping trip – which at this point feels like it happened weeks ago. After the camping trip we took yet another, hence my absence. Camping … Continue reading
We’re going on a bear hunt
This weekend is going to be a fun one for us. We are going camping with my brother-in-law, sister-in-law and nephews. While it may seem like no big deal to most people, this a whole new thing for me. I … Continue reading
Sans kids, sans guilt
I have always wanted to travel. Now, as a mom, I am so excited to show Logan the world and get to travel with him. I wish I could whisk him away on long, far away trips right now, but … Continue reading
On Cue
Our schedule is built around the fact that I work when Logan is at camp, sleeping or the rare moments when he is preoccupied playing alone. In other words, I have to be prepared to dive back into any writing … Continue reading