Category Archives: On motherhood
Wordless Wednesday: How to eat a pancake in a Slinky
5 reasons why it’s okay he’s gone
My son is spending the next 8 days with his dad at Walt Disney World. Florida is a long way away from California, and my eyes are puffy from the thought of not being able to hug my boy again … Continue reading
Before he gets bullied
Bullying is not a new problem. It existed when I was a kid. It wasn’t all that long ago, in fact. Sometimes it seems like just yesterday. I was fat and went to church, and for both of those facts … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday: Come on, mama!
I’d follow this kid pretty much anywhere.
In gratitude.
Because this wouldn’t be a blog without a post about all the things I’m thankful for, here’s my list (in no particular order): Thanksgiving-themed episodes of my favorite TV shows, including reruns of retired shows like “Friends.” OK, especially “Friends.” … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday: Photos by a 3-year-old
Conversations with a toddler, part three
Ben dropped off Sam with me at work. On our way out, we take the elevator in the parking structure, and he likes pressing the buttons. He’s as of yet not been able to reach the 4 to get us … Continue reading





