Last night I received the gift of perspective. As the couple entered our home, I steeled myself for their critical eye. We feverishly cleaned and de-cluttered before they arrived. Despite our best efforts, the house's imperfections seemed glaring. I hoped the positives would … [Read more...]
Being the New Kid: The Unbearable Awkwardness of Newness
Being new is hard. My children are the new kids once again and they feel the discomfort acutely. I send them off to school each day with dragging feet, aching for the days when they skipped their way to class. I know this stage is temporary and I think they know it too, … [Read more...]
The Waiting Place
Have you ever been in that waiting place? In between school, a job, a relationship, your next adventure, your next anything? Our family is in that place right now and I feel like Dr. Suess is living inside my head. I know it won't last forever, but right now it feels … [Read more...]
