We have been on “vacation” for 20 days. I use the word “vacation” loosely, as our annual summer “vacation” is going back to the place where my husband and I were born to visit with family and friends, all the…
When the tooth fairy doesn’t show up. (Lessons in holding your tongue.)
So the other night, I hear footsteps coming up the stairs and I wake up to the little hallway-sensor lights seeping in through my closed bedroom door. My seven-year-old, who is still wearing 4T jeans, taps my hand to wake…
And, today she’s nine.
Dear Lila, I smile as I type this because this is going to be the first blog post that you’ve ever read on my blog. This is a big deal! I’ve been writing stories about you since the day…
To Guapo with Love. Happy Father’s Day!
Craig, One of my favorite things that Vivi has said to you as of late was when we recently went to a wedding. In preparation for the wedding, I told her, “Daddy’s getting a new suit.” She asked, “What does he…
Confession: My life doesn’t revolve around my children.
I honestly feel like I need to give myself permission to change my computer’s desktop image. You know, my background screen. Currently, I have the obligatory picture of my children there. They’ve pretty much held that real estate since they…
Words are magic.
You hear that song… your eyes immediately tear up. You read the words… your heart skips a beat. If someone were to ask me what I love about life, aside from family and sleeping in, it’s words. I love that…
Book Reviews: The Last 3 books I Read
Ok, friends. Welcome to my brain. These are the last 3 books I’ve read. You can follow me on my Goodreads account to see my other book choices. Let’s begin, shall we? Book: A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership…
For my girls to remember about “Momming”
Quick reminders about “Momming” for my Lila and my Vivi when they become mamas. :: 1. No one knows what they’re doing. Sometimes I say, “Because I said so…” because I am either a.) too tired to explain something to…
MET Gala Fashion Recap: Oh, the fashion!
I love the MET Gala Fashion. It’s absolutely my favorite. Why? 1.) There’s a theme. 2.) It’s straight-up fashion. It’s more than a pretty dress, it’s passion and craft. 3.) It’s outrageous. For a paltry $30,000 per person, you can…
Lessons from my Mom: Just sit down
It was the age before DVRs. We’d sit down to watch a movie that was playing on TV. It’s Friday night. Popcorn. Lipton iced tea in our glasses. We’re watching… …then the movie would break for a commercial… My Mom…
