As a mom to three kids, I do a lot of going in and out of my house. Each time I go to meet a bus, or get into my mom-mobile, I revisit a piece of my childhood and one of my most treasured possessions…my quartz rock. The rock sits among shrubs from our home’s previous owners and some flowers and perennials I’ve planted. About a foot long, the rock blends in with its … [Read more...]
No More Pencils! A Quiz for Stressed Out Moms
Not a day goes by lately when I’m not offered some type of test or quiz on Facebook. What Princess are You? What Animal are You? What Flower are you? These are a few examples of quizzes my online friends have asked me to take this week. With the school year coming to an end in less than a month here in New York, I decided to come up with a quiz that … [Read more...]
The Moments That Matter
I’ve been playing around with the notion of how a mom knows whether she’s doing a good job. It’s not like we get a performance review each year with a list of what we accomplished and a raise from the boss. Motherhood isn’t that type of job. Three years ago, I was toying with the same idea and wound up publishing this piece under the title, A Great Gift. It has been edited … [Read more...]
This is Childhood: A Book Review and Interview with Galit Breen
In my 15 years of being a mom, there have been so many days when I just wanted to stop time and bottle up the feeling of a having a sticky two-year-old hand holding mine or getting a big toothless grin meant just for me from a seven-year-old who is so proud of missing front teeth. I’m really glad I started my blog three years ago because sometimes it’s only when I go back to … [Read more...]
Motherhood Gave Me My Voice
When I became a mother 15 years ago, I expected some perks with the job. The way a newborn will hold on to your finger when you are feeding her, or the way your two-year-old’s face lights up when you walk into a room. Being the one who gets to hear your son ask God to bless the baby in mommy’s tummy or hear your daughter say I love you for the first time. These … [Read more...]
