During the concluding battle of MasterChef, Season 5, Episode 17, judge Graham Elliot introduces the final pressure test as a battle of "The Oil Man vs The Stay at Home Dad." The "Oil Man," Cutter, snickers at this introduction, as the "Stay at Home Dad," Leslie, grimaces at the … [Read more...]
The Mom Filter
When I experience a negative reaction to something and my reaction is challenged as being overly sensitive, critical, defensive, or unkind, I turn on my mom filter. Assessing our own feelings and reactions - especially knee-jerk ones- through an unfiltered lens is nearly … [Read more...]
When Both Choices Hurt
"Mom. There's a Girl's Club at school and everyone is joining and I don't want to." I knew something was bothering my girl, so we sat down to talk about it last night. Tears streamed down, as she expressed hurt, frustration, and loneliness at her current recess … [Read more...]
First Day of School. No Tears Required
We drove to the elementary school as a family Thursday morning. We planned to walk, but then the rain came. Our oldest is now a veteran at the local elementary school and confidently searched for her 3rd grade classroom. Ezra, our middle boy, approached his first day of … [Read more...]
I am a Conqueror of What-Ifs
I don't read like the ideal version of someone who goes on a 3 month adventure abroad. I'm a 35 year-0ld, overweight, pregnant, sometimes depressed, mom of 3. My previous international experience includes trips across the Canadian border from my native Washington. I have embarked … [Read more...]
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