Today was the first day in a new chapter for F and I. The good news is we survived it. The bad news is my baby is all gone. When I got up at 5:00am this morning, two things crossed my mind, the first relating to how sore my legs were, the second relating to… Continue reading Chapters

The couple who sings together, stays together… … or something like that. In the middle of the super-duper crazy week that saw Red and I spend our first stretch of days apart since we started dating and F move from CB to Halifax, get into daycare and Mommy almost go through a window (don’t ask),… Continue reading Sing-a-long away

Feeling pretty is important. Regardless of whether I’m going to work, school or the grocery store, I like to feel good. While I don’t usually pile on makeup, I’ll throw on some lip gloss or mascara and try to make myself look presentable. I think it’s important to feel good about yourself whenever possible, and… Continue reading Lacy

A very dear friend of mine recently announced that she’s going back to work after two and a half years spent raising her beautiful daughters, and her joy made my heart smile. Her Facebook wall was overcome with congratulatory well-wishes, and “you go girl” boosters. It especially touched me because I’ve known her since we… Continue reading Switcheroo

Although there are some parts of being 16 I’d rather not ever revisit, there are a pile of things I wish I could go back and say to myself now. Dear 16-year-old self: Hi.  You may not know me, but I know you. I know you very well. I know your ins and outs, the… Continue reading Dear 16-year-old self