This year, for the first time, my family decided to observe advent at home. With nowhere—and I literally mean nowhere—to be for the entire month of December, it seemed like it would be a great way to make the Christmas season more meaningful. My family has chosen to continue social distancing over the holidays, which…Read More
Family
You’re Not My Mother
No matter how much time you spend around kids before you have a baby, nothing can prepare you for the surprises of being a parent. It’s no secret that parenting is filled with never-felt-before emotions. The joy of holding your baby for the first time. The elation of waking up to discover your human alarm…Read More
Everything and Nothing
The other night, I stood in front of my bedroom mirror and struggled to make a decision: Should I go or should I stay? I was dressed for a run. In my arms, my little boy was wrapped in a towel. Fresh out of the bath, he was giggling as he admired the reflection of…Read More
Whatever Happened to Margin
I used to think having a baby was the ultimate reason to slow down. For some time, I’ve been troubled by the pace my generation seems to keep. In the days of side hustle, margin seems limited. As I watched everyone around me do more and more and more—and wrestled with if I should try…Read More