The cat barfed this morning. I heard it as I was debating on whether or not to get out of bed yet. I moaned, put the pillow over my head and thought “please let it be on the hardwoods and not the carpet.” We were headed to the Y and I was running late, so I… [Read More]
Conversations with my children – discussing death and heaven
“I wish I could have met G-Pa, Mommy,” said the small voice in the back seat of the car. I sigh. “Me too, honey. Me too.” The kids both know my father died when I was young. We talk about it occasionally and they ask questions at random moments. Lately, it’s been in the car…. [Read More]
I’m the Mom With the Crying Kindergartener
I ran and hid. I was doing absolutely no good by staying with him during this meltdown. It pained so many of my maternal instincts, but I knew I wasn’t helping. He was terrified to go to his classroom. I was confident he needed to. The standoff had gone on for seven minutes now and I… [Read More]
My Baby Started Preschool
I just left my baby at school. I took her picture, kissed her and walked out the door. As I got out to the parking lot, I felt lost, like I’d left something behind. Then the waterworks started. I was so caught off-guard. I’ve left her with babysitters a hundred times with no problem. There… [Read More]
