In the last few years, I have dreaded turning 40. Knowing so many amazing, confident women who are already in the club, I am not quite sure what had me so upset about this number. Maybe it's because I still think of myself as being in my late twenties. People always say that it's not how old you are, it's how old you feel. Well...is it normal to always feel 28? That's my ... Read More
The New Normal: Navigating Life Working from Home with Kids
When talk of the Coronavirus first started, of course, it worried me. I am a natural worrier, so my mind went to terrible places. Two weeks ago, my husband stocked up on water, food, liquor, and yes, toilet paper, in the event that we would not be able to leave our house. I kind of laughed it off, thinking "this won't happen...we will not be quarantined." When the news ... Read More
I’m Almost Freaking 40- I Don’t Have Time For This
Recently when people give me an attitude or present me with bullshit that I just can't deal with, I have had a recurring response in my head. "I'm almost freaking 40- I don't have time for this or IDGAF." For the last year, I have dreaded turning 40. DREADED. It's happening in June, and yes, I have a countdown app on my phone reminding me how many days I have ... Read More
To My Ten-Year-Old Son on His Birthday
Dear Son: We have been excitedly counting down for the last few weeks, and today is the day. You are officially a ten year old. Double digits. Before you were born, your dad and I thought we were living our best lives; going out with friends, staying up late, sleeping in, and honestly who knows what else. I remember times where I would be so bored because “there was nothing ... Read More
Summer Bucket List
As a working mom, my feelings on summer are mixed. I love it for many reasons: we don't have to worry about school stuff (i.e. picking out clothes, packing lunches, forms, homework), we get to go to the beach, the weather is fab and it is the season of Rosé. Moving on to why I do not like the summer: my kids and teacher husband are home and have flex schedules while I am in ... Read More