Surviving a Sick Day at Home with Your Kids
Ah, fall. The air is crisp, the leaves have turned a glorious hue — and the scourge of school germs is wreaking havoc on households … Read More
Five Things That Happen When You’re in the Bathroom
Once you become a parent, a simple visit to the bathroom by yourself can be a memorable and even philosophical experience. As the summer winds … Read More
My First Duathlon: Reawakening the Past
One sweet summer before I became a mom, I completed two sprint triathlons. The first, a lovely event in Corvallis, Oregon, included a 750-meter pool … Read More
Growth and Trust
My youngest daughter turned four this March, a fact that surprises most people when they see her for the first time. Toddlers tower over her, … Read More
Dreaming of Spring
As I type this, I’m sitting on the floor of my bedroom, glancing up every so often to see if my gently snoring four-year-old is … Read More