Twenty-Four Years of Parenting

Feb 2, 2017 | Parenting | 4 comments

This week marks the 24th anniversary of my entry into parenthood. The person who welcomed me to the job is a rather wonderful young man who has made my parenting journey a very nice one. I’d like to take credit for how fabulous he is, but he deserves the kudos far...

Kids, Eggs, Baskets and You

Jan 26, 2017 | Parenting

Have you ever heard the saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket?” It seems to mean, don’t depend on any one situation for your happiness or engagement in life. Yet I meet so many women who, within minutes of meeting them, I realize that they have all of their...

The Perfect Family

Aug 31, 2016 | Parenting | 2 comments

As summer was winding down and two of my children were about to fly the nest, my husband set our camera up and got this shot of our family. I immediately posted the picture on Facebook and Instagram.  Friends and family members complimented the photo and kept...

When the Kids Leave, Who Are We?

Aug 17, 2016 | Parenting | 2 comments

As you read this, I will be in a car heading to a college in the middle of Pennsylvania where I will leave my only daughter to start her adult life without me. I am equal parts miserable and giddy with excitement. The misery is about me and the sadness I will feel...

Regrets of Motherhood

Jul 27, 2016 | Parenting

As I prepare to send my second child off to college, and my third child only two years after that, the empty nest looms large and a bit scary for my future. I try not to spend too much time looking backwards, but rather living in the moment and enjoying the time I...

Lamby

Jun 22, 2016 | Parenting

We don’t remember who gave her the soft, part blanket/part stuffed animal appropriately named Lamby but somehow Lamby became her favorite comfort object and went with her everywhere.  Our sweet baby girl would cuddle into her crib, grab Lamby, rub her face into...