A Girl’s Graduation
Today is the day my daughter graduates from high school. I’m proud of my girl and can’t wait to see what she tackles next. I’m also a bit jealous. In four years, my girl will be finishing college in a world so dramatically different from mine at her...Did We Appreciate the Time We Had With Our Children?
One of my dear friends is the mother of my daughter’s very best friend in the world. My friend and I have been more than a bit emotional this year as our daughter’s are about to graduate from high school and head off to college, both away from us and away...
Good Bye, Dear Friend
Last month, I had to say good-bye to my beloved minivan. She’d been with me for ten years and she’d saved my life at least once. A bad driver made a silly judgment call that led to the ultimate demise of my favorite car. She wasn’t my first minivan, but she was...
Reverse Nesting
When I was pregnant with each of my three children, I went through a manic nesting stage. I cleaned the house, bought things for the baby and baby proofed the rooms. It was my way of trying to control what I could during a scary, emotional time. I was thrilled to be...