A Tea-Tray in the Sky

"I have a joke Mama. Wanna hear it?" Alice asked lying next to me in bed. "Tell it fast, it's time to sleep," I to...

During my time of avoidance we celebrated my mother's birthday. I was dreading it. I love my mother more than I ever knew and I hat...

Can I share with you my most hated aspect of parenting? The clothes. The endless buying and washing and outgrowing and changing seasons, ove...

Up until this moment, there has been an aspect of my life with Alice I have intentionally left out. This little space in the sky was meant t...

"Mama? Which friends did I take to school yesterday?" Alice asked me as we were preparing to leave for school. "I don't...

Passion: A strong and barely controllable emotion. Alice hit me today. She was mad at her swim teacher, so she hit me. That's logical,...

You know the saying, "time heals all wounds." Maybe you've even said it yourself in an attempt to comfort someone. I am here t...

Still sleepy, I felt her stirring next to me in bed. I knew it was only a matter of moments, with the first glimmer of the sun peeking aroun...

In my house there's a mythical place where toys go called Way Up High. The location often changes without notice, but the laws governing...

"When I grow up and get big, I don't wanna be a mama," she told me. "That's fine. You don't have to be a mama....

There are a couple people in my life that have asked for my Christmas list. At thirty two years old, this is trickier than it seems. I have ...

I am too tired to write. I know I said I wasn't going to give any more excuses for not writing , but I swear, this time it's differe...

I'll be the first to admit, I'm bitter. I don't get sick days. If I'm feeling yucky, I grin and bear it with less emphasis o...

Greetings Friend! Tonight is my last night here at this gorgeous resort and spa. I really can't believe I have to go home, but sadly my ...

Hand in hand, I lifted the latch and we entered the tot lot. All around were tricycles, plastic ride on cars, balls, plastic playhouses, and...

Today marks the first day of "Get Your Shit Together." I need to get my shit together. When some folks say that, they may be refer...

Preschool starts on Wednesday. I think maybe I've mentioned it before, but incase you didn't read it on twitter or sprinkled in and ...

I'm a glutton for punishment. It's the only logical explanation. You recall hell weekend , right? I've agreed to a do-over. Shak...

If you have an early riser in your house, then you know how I feel. Alice has always woke with the sun. Regardless. Period. I have googled. ...

"Alice? Do you have to go potty?" I asked. She wasn't holding herself, but she didn't seem right. "I already did,...