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Juggling the balls of life and parenthood
A wild ride- driving lessons with The Boy
Teaching my son, The Boy, how to drive has been one of the wildest rides of my parenting journey, literally and figuratively.
The unexpected emotions of becoming an empty nester
When I imagined the day my kids would leave home, I thought I knew how I’d feel—maybe a little sad, a little nostalgic, but mostly proud and excited for their new adventures.
Say “Bye, Bye, Bye” to generational music battles
I have always had to have music on while I’m in the car. As my kids have gotten older and developed their own musical tastes, it has become something of a battle.
A COVID baby’s first day of school in Central PA
My husband and I are transplants to Central PA. We moved here almost thirteen years ago when he was offered a job to fly with Piedmont Airlines out of Harrisburg International Airport. Out of all the bases we could select from, Harrisburg seemed to be the best option for us.
How grief brought me closer to the moments that matter
Two weeks ago we lost my cousin suddenly and tragically and my relationship with my son has become even deeper.
Here’s to a year of growth, independence, and the next chapter
As the summer days slowly fade, the realization hits me: The Boy is about to start his junior year of high school. It feels like just yesterday he was that little boy refusing to remove his hat in preschool.
If I could turn back time, what I’d do differently as a mom
Hindsight is a powerful thing. As I look back on my years as a single mom of elementary-aged kids, I realize there are so many things I’d do differently if given the chance. But I can’t go back, and that’s okay. I did the best I could with what I knew at the time.
Youthful slang part 2: Let them “eat”
If you’ve read my blogs here before, it won’t surprise you to hear that our household has been captivated by the Olympic gymnastics competitions. We’ve been absolutely glued to the television for all of it.
