parenting

A LOVE LETTER TO MY DAUGHTER & A REFLECTION ON THE MOMENTS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT SHAPE US ALL

Published on: 08/02/2025

Becoming a mom for the first time is a moment that changes you forever. For me, that moment came eighteen years ago when my daughter Ava arrived in this world. Today, as she stands on the cusp of adulthood, I find myself reflecting on the journey we've shared and the lessons she has taught me along the way. I want to share this love letter to Ava with you. Not only in celebration of her...

5 LESSONS LEARNED FROM A CHALLENGING YEAR

Published on: 01/05/2023

Hello, April. Your colors, sounds, and smells feel like Spring (sans the snow) and I’m ready for it! In March, I celebrated 46 trips around the sun. On my birthday each year, I spend some time reflecting on where I’ve been, what I’ve learned, and what I look forward to in the upcoming year. This week, I’m sharing some reflections from life over...

TINY GIFTS OF TRANSITION

Published on: 10/01/2023

Hello and welcome back. It's a quiet Sunday morning, I am sitting in my favorite writing chair with my favorite coffee mug, in my home. I’m feeling deeply grateful. Ava and I have transitioned back home after living in Portland for a few months. No more Sunday scaries in anticipation of leaving again, no more suitcases, no more long drives and...

40 WISHES FOR YOU

Published on: 21/09/2022

It's Mother's Day weekend! Mothering has been, hands down, the most challenging and deeply rewarding work of my life. I've been a little more quiet and less frequent on here lately because I'm working through one of the toughest seasons of mothering right now (more on this topic at a later time). This week, I'm reminded of one of the many reasons I write--to document...

A RETURN TO JOY

Published on: 25/03/2020

Traditionally, Spring Break vacation involves miles and miles of the open road in our RV, s'mores around a campfire, followed by the grand finale, a white water rafting adventure on the local river. This year, we opt for turkey and gravy instead. Although it is the middle of March, we sit down to share a Thanksgiving dinner together. That’s right, turkey, gravy, sweet potatoes (pretending to b...