Yesterday was my first time being a mom myself on Mother’s Day. And you know what I decided it was like? You know when you first get married, and you’re super conscious of the fact that you have a new last name? And that, despite that fact, sometimes, when you’re not thinking about it very …
I have always been a bit obsessed with taking pictures—it was an obsession that started with the disposable cameras of my girls’ camp days that has continued (with ever increasing enthusiasm) to my latest DSLR purchase. In my friend circle growing up, I was generally the one who could be counted on to capture everything …
Growing up, my family was never a “camping family” (or at least they hadn’t been since I came along in 1986). To my knowledge, the last “real” family camping trip we had taken was all the way back in 1987 when my parents attempted to take their five kids (me being a baby at …
There’s a poem by William Wordsworth that contains these lines: “When from our better selves we have too long Been parted by the hurrying world, and droop–” I know all too well the feeling. It is for that reason that I’ve been trying hard to fit more adventure and exploration into our lives, especially …
In my Language Arts classes, I’ve been teaching my students weekly out of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens. In the book, the author (Sean Covey) talks about how we can liken our relationships with other people to a bank account—each action that builds and strengthens the relationship is like putting a deposit into …
‘Tis the season to spend with family, and like any other family, me and mine have our own little special quirks. Here are five random things about my (extended) family: 1. From a young age, I have been accused of being overcompetitive. All I can say to that is this: You should see my family. …
Each year, my mom throws a huge Halloween party for all her grandkids (and for us). This year’s theme? A Spooky Spider Halloween. With Halloween being this Thursday, I thought I’d break down what a successful spider party looks like (in case you want to steal some last-minute ideas). Step One: Have everyone don …
It’s funny how things appear to happen in waves–last summer was the wave of weddings, where we attended four within the span of about three weeks. This year seems to have been the wave of babies, with a new friend or co-hort or sister-in-law gettin’ preggers every time I turn around. Of course, if I …
