Be gentle with me today. This one felt particularly emotional. It’s the post I wrote on Whit’s birthday but didn’t publish. If you’ve been here for any length of time, you know I love birthdays. All birthdays, yes, but especially my boys’ birthdays. I look forward to them with the same excitement I did when… Read More
For seventeen years he has brought joy in ways I never could have imagined. And even today, I still find myself overcome with gratitude that I get to be his mother. He’s funny and quirky, smart and honest, sensitive, laid-back and wonderfully independent. His dry, witty humor is years beyond where it should be. He… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving, friends. We enjoyed the most wonderfully low-key day. It was exactly what all of our hearts needed after a full season of work, school, travel and life moving at full throttle. The morning started slow, with a cozy breakfast casserole in front of the Macy’s parade, pajamas still on, mimosas in hand, and… Read More
Somehow, some way… my first baby is twenty. Two whole decades of loving him, learning from him and watching him grow into a young man I admire more than words could ever express. I am so proud of the man he has become, and for the supreme blessing of being his mom. Twenty feels big.… Read More
Honey and I intended to sneak away with the boys for a short, relaxing getaway for the first half of the break week. With my recent work travel and Honey’s project deadlines, the last couple of months were absolutely gobbled up. As much as I crave family time away, I also try to always keep… Read More
Eighteen years ago today was Thanksgiving morning.Eighteen years ago today was also the first and last time I held my son, Matthew. He was the tiniest baby I had ever seen, and also the most perfect. I spent the few hours I was given memorizing every tiny feature of his face, tracing his miniature fingers… Read More
As seasons shift, so do our traditions… and this year’s Halloween reminded me that the fun doesn’t vanish when the kids grow up. It just changes shape, and oftentimes, it gets even sweeter. We popped a giant bucket of candy on the front porch and kicked off the evening with a little pre-party at the… Read More