I was tired and very cranky as I dragged my huge, nine-month pregnant stomach up the front steps to my parents’ house. After spending six hours at the hospital having my pre-admission tests, I wasn’t really in the mood for the annoyed greeting that my mother gave me. “Why is she so mad at us? It’s not our fault we’re late to dinner?” This was said to my husband in a hushed … [Read more...]
Dear Elizabeth’s Mom
Thirteen years ago a little baby girl with a head full of thick black hair made her way into the world. She screamed so loud that when we told the doctor her name, he looked up and said, “Elizabeth is too demure a name for such a noisy little girl.” Six weeks later I was cuddling my daughter when I looked down at her and experienced a panic that I’d never had before or … [Read more...]
This Mom is Just Saying No to Making New Year’s Resolutions
The packages have been opened, and the kids are playing with their toys. Now it’s time for the Christmas letdown. As much as I enjoy Christmas, I have to say that the days after the big event have always been some of my favorites. The week between Christmas and New Year’s is a time for visiting friends and family and enjoying time with my kids. It’s also time for everyone … [Read more...]
Deck the Halls With Lots of Memories
I can’t believe that once again it’s time to break out the Christmas ornaments and decorate the tree. Yes, many of you had your trees up and decorated weeks ago. My two sisters had their homes beautifully decorated shortly after Thanksgiving. They mailed their Christmas cards by December 1. We just put up our tree today, and once again I’m skipping the Christmas cards. … [Read more...]
The Princess and the Parent Intake Form
The clock said 2:30. I took a sip of tea and did my best to enjoy the remaining moments of calm before the kids started coming home from school. Then the phone rang. A sweet, young voice was on the other end. It was a psychologist from our daughter Lizzy’s school. Usually I panic whenever one of the kids’ schools call. This time I didn’t ask if all was well with Lizzy. … [Read more...]
