My parents always warned me I’d “understand when I’m older.” Turns out “older” meant “the minute my toddler turned three."
Tag: child
Ice, Ice…Maybe Not
Nothing says ‘first snowfall’ like brushing snow off the car while Vanilla Ice mocks you from the radio.
I’ll Remember This
The kind of moment you don’t plan, but keep forever.
The Soft Edge of Day
The day is done. The dishes are undone. And still, the quiet finds me — a child asleep, a dog at my feet, the hum of the fridge. This is the soft edge of day.
Be Brave Enough to Be Bad
Being terrible at something in front of your kid might be the bravest thing you do today.
Writing Like a Parent, Parenting Like a Writer
Writing and parenting have more in common than I ever expected—both messy, uncertain, and full of moments where all you can do is show up and try your best.
Dear Me (but shorter, younger, with more scabs, and a love of cheese)
A letter to the kid I used to be—and still carry with me.
While You Dream
Your toes peek from the blanket, still and small. I sit quietly, tea forgotten, watching you travel someplace I can never go...
My Son Pooped in the Tub!
A simple bath turned into an unforgettable parenting moment...
Learning to Let Go
Letting go isn’t always about distance; it’s about timing. Knowing when to hold on tight, and when to step back and trust that you are ready to take the next step on your own...
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