Your first day of school

Your first day of school
The day has finally arrived when I have all three children in school. Today was my youngest’s first day of school and she walked off without a glance backwards. I was under strict orders not… View Post

The Greatest Benefit of Reading With Children

The Greatest Benefit of Reading With Children
I have read to my children their entire lives. In fact, I have been reading to my younger two since before they were born. They had the perk of listening in at Storytime right from… View Post

You’re Six Today

You’re Six Today
“It’s a girl.” The words that overwhelmed me, broke me down and changed my life forever. I want to say it was love at first sight. The truth is I don’t remember much of those… View Post

Finding Peace in a Pandemic

Finding Peace in a Pandemic
Dear daughters, Do you see my anxiety? Can you sense I have been waking up with a feeling of dread in my stomach each morning? I’ve sat down to write this letter so many times… View Post

Your Last Day of Preschool

Your Last Day of Preschool
Dear Scarlett, Today was your last day of preschool. I’m trying to be brave but, beneath the smiles, my heart is breaking a little. In five short years, you have gone from baby to “big… View Post