There’s a man that occasionally stands on the corner near my office where I get off the bus asking for change as we exit. He stands with his back against the wall in a non-threatening way repeatedly asking for change to anyone who makes eye contact with him. I’ve given him a few dollars here and there, or […]
Carter turned 3 in January which means it’s time to get real and then serious about potty training. Let’s be honest though, I’m barely potty trained myself so I’m hardly qualified to teach someone else how to use the toilet. My pediatrician told me there are 3 things you can never force a kid to do: […]
My Dearest Carter: 3 years ago I went into labor certain I was coming home with a little girl in my arms. I could feel it. And then 2 quick pushes later they handed me a screaming baby boy and I froze – just for a moment – in disbelief. I looked down at you […]
Christmas came and went too fast, as it does every year. I over-consumed in spending, eating, and drinking, as I do every year. I lost my patience more than once, as I do every year. I yelled and then I felt guilty for yelling on Christmas and cried the whole way to church, as I […]
CONFESSION: I started watching Gossip Girl for the first time tonight and I’m totally hooked. I’m only 10 years late and 10 years too old for that party, but when it’s good, it’s good. In more relevant news, have you guys met Agnes & Dora? It’s kind of like the more mature, older sister to […]