Motherhood did not come easily for me. My husband and I had the pain of four miscarriages before the birth of our first child,Tom, fourteen years ago.I really felt like we won the lottery when I finally held my beautiful son in my arms. Three years later our happiness more than doubled with the birth of our daughter, Lizzy. Then we got the shock of our life when we found out … [Read more...]
Being My Teens Mom Not His Friend
Yesterday my husband and I were at a party to celebrate the middle school graduation of one of our son’s classmates and closest friends. I still can’t believe that the same group of boys that kept me up all night at their first sleepover when they were eight are going to be entering high school this September. It’s been an amazing experience watching this group of boys grow … [Read more...]
Something Old, Something New
Back in the fall of 2011 I had the fun of going to my first blogging conference. BlogHer offered a one day writers workshop right in my own backyard. One hour on the train and I was in a NYC hotel ballroom meeting some amazing women and learning about the various aspects of writing and publishing. Hillary and I immediately hit it off and I was thrilled to find out that we … [Read more...]
When Mom Learns to Grow Up
The other day I found myself getting angry, frustrated, and even sad at a parenting article in a magazine.The funny thing is, it wasn’t a piece on the pros and cons of spanking, or whether I’m a good or bad parent because I stay home. Or, whether my youngest child is forever damaged because I bottle fed him and nursed his older brother and sister. No, it wasn’t on any of … [Read more...]
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
My fourteen-year-old son Tom has been one of my greatest teachers from the moment he was born. His ability to rise above any challenge and face life with grace and dignity amazes me. I thought of this when I was driving him home from school the other week. His finals were over. All that remained was graduation and the eighth-grade farewell party the following day.“Mom, I … [Read more...]
