Category Archives: perspective

Dad: More than just BBQs and Fireworks

I suppose this is my somewhat belated public show of appreciation for good and involved Dads everywhere. But, mainly it’s to the one that my two kids call Dad. My husband. An amazing Dad. And I don’t say that lightly. I know how good my kids have it. I know that they will never really…

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Moments of magic amid ordinary days

So the other day we were sitting down for dinner, and my daughter suddenly blurted out…I’m going to be the best mom ever. I looked at her and smiled. So sweet. I indulge myself with reassuring thoughts that I  must be doing a pretty good job. She sees me and thinks, yeah…I want to be…

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Looking back, moving forward

Happy New Year! As you head into the new year, may you reflect on all that 2012 was to you. The good, the bad, and the simply amazing. May the New Year bring you and your loved ones much love, good health, kindness, laughter, and open doors leading to exciting new adventures. I’ll be surrounded…

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Nothing and Everything

I still cannot even speak the words. Like all of you, I’ve been reading about it since the horrific news flashed across my computer screen on Friday morning. I’ve even gone on live television and have written a column for my local newspaper discussing ways to talk with your children about this tragedy. But still…I…

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Lost in the parent shuffle

As I walk into the exam room, she’s already on the exam table. All 18 pounds of her. She’s grabbing her toes and has a wide smile on her face. Her mother and I exchange greetings and we begin discussing her growth and development. I shine the otoscope light for her to see. First into…

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On the evolution of summer and letting go of busy

I have to admit, the first couple weeks of Summer was rough. The kids were thrilled to be on “summer vacation” and were acting a little crazy. For us parents, there’s still work, schedules, and daily routines that keep everything running (somewhat) smoothly. We butted heads on pleas to stay up later, the kiddos kicked…

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Crashing Down

(A special re-posting. As I take a little blog break, this post came to mind after recent events both personal to me and those that others have endured. This absolutely frames my perspective when it comes to parenting and I get mired in the every day. When I stop to reflect, I realize (as I’m…

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