Delay of Launch

Moms of kids ready to launch into elementary school for the first time, this description seems on point for you. You have poured years of preparation into this. This little person was placed in your arms 4-5 years ago and was 100% dependent on you. You have taught them everything; supported them as they learned everything. You sacrificed so much in hopes of celebrating this launch. It is a hard and beautiful season that was winding down, and your emotions were equal parts ecstatic and weepy.

Holiday Thriving

My friend who is a reporter and mom of three asked me about tips for keeping your sanity over the holidays to share with her audience.  We emailed back and forth and she compiled the info and tips below.  And in an effort to take my own advice about doing less, I’m reusing it (with

I’m here.

Being a mother is the best and hardest role many of us will ever take on.  Often we think of it as bringing out our best and worst, and we are either one or the other at any given moment.  Can we be both in the same moment?  My friend captured this picture of me