Being a mom of twin 7-year-old boys with severe nut allergies has definitely tested my sanity.
Sharing the Cake is Never Easy
As I’ve grown older and more accepting of my own introversion, I have made peace with my dislike of birthday parties.
So Lucky
I recently met a Chinese man who congratulated me on giving my kids a home.
Compassion and Empathy
I am a much more compassionate, empathetic and tolerant human because of the rocky road my family traveled to bring these children in to our fold.
Milestones That Matter
The milestones that change things give you a glimpse into how this small person will one day be a functioning member of society.
7 Things I’m So Glad I Ignored About Parenting Lists
For two years before our daughter Amelia was born and we adopted her, I scoured Pinterest and the internet for articles about parenthood.
Tethered
There are times when I miss my life before my daughter was born.
Why I’m Choosing to Have Only One Child
I believe that the only acceptable reason for us to have a child is an earnest desire to create and nurture another human being
This Is The World, A Global Treasury by Miroslav Sasek
It’s a 233-page gorgeous travelogue with a wonderfully vintage vibe that still rings true with this generation.
When my Daughter Says “No”
Her ideas about what she wants and doesn’t want are clear as glass and sometimes just as cutting.