Family and Friends

Last night, we had a fun sleepover at our house. Liam was our special guest, and the kids were beside themselves with excitement that he was going to be here for an entire day and night. Having the little dude has been so much fun, and it has also reminded me that I am a…

The last six weeks have really been a blur. April is always so crappy. The grief this month brings always takes an emotional and physical toll. And life doesn’t stop just because I want it to. My kids had softball, baseball, the science fair, chorus performances, dental and eye exams, birthday parties, playdates, etc, and…

I’m writing this one (mostly) in advance because if the last nine years have taught me anything, it’s that the days after the hard milestones are often harder than the day of the actual milestone. [Edit: Yep. Feel like I got hit by a bus today.] But I’m certain that my friends, family, and all of…

Happy Easter and happy Pesach to everyone celebrating this weekend! This past week was a crazy one for me. Not only were the kids out on Spring Break, I also started a new freelance job. By the time 6pm rolled around every day, I was BEAT. I’m looking forward to the kids going back to school this…

Spring break has started around these parts, so the kids will be home from school all this week. Yay. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m happy about a week of no alarms or homework or drama over what to wear. And I love spending time with my kids, of course! But I am also…