Katie’s Monday ballet class at 9:30 am seemed like an okay idea when we signed her up for it. But once we added in the 45-minute drive each way, what was a minor inconvenience at first, in time became a torturous way to start the week. So, after her last performance, I went online to…
Tagliatelle with Chicken and the Perfect Pairing
Before Craig and I were married and had children, we used to have this thing called free time. And during that free time, we used to watch this thing called television. One afternoon, several hours into a Food Network marathon, Nigella Lawson prepared a dish that made us both drool. We tweaked the recipe a bit…
Regrouping
Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed. –Alexander Pope In this moment, I’m thinking Pope was onto something. We have just completed another failed Clomid/IUI cycle. Our final cycle, actually. Our doctor thinks we’ve reached the end of the road with the Clomid. So, while we regroup and figure out…
Afraid of What I Might Find: When Kids Get Quiet
When kids are quiet, it’s probably safe to assume they’re up to something. But when they go missing, you’d be wise to worry. The other day, when Katie and Matthew disappeared, I was afraid of what I might find…
Friendship, Gratitude, and the Moments that Matter
There are some people on whom you know you can always lean. They are there when you’re feeling a bit lost, when you need a smile, when you’re stuck, or when you simply want to share a bit of happy news. My friend Ashley is one of those amazing friends. I am so lucky to…
Each and every day, I strive to appreciate the wonder, beauty, and whimsy in the small moments, the moments that, when strung together, form a lifetime. 
