You better really, really like the person you’re having children with.
That Beach
Don't get me wrong, I love my child more than life itself but there were days where it was really hard being her mom.
Familial Loathing: A Glimpse of the Ugly Truth
It is often difficult to see my way through the murky waters of motherhood guilt.
Montauk Magic
We seem to understand when we become moms that it’s now up to us to make holiday magic happen.
The Moment Everything Changed
My mother was in the process of saving someone's life when she was still fighting for her own
Presence
With a fire crackling and the lights shimmering, we would sing along to Christmas carols on the radio and shake our presents to “see” what was inside. Mom was Christmas Eve.
Laughter in Church Does not Bode Well at Christmas
The more forbidden laughter is at a given moment, the funnier the situation becomes.
To the Stranger who Scolded my 6-year-old Daughter
It’s tough to be a parent. It’s probably pretty tough to be a kid, too. It takes time to learn.
Have a Very Sterile Christmas
In addition to wishing for space and time when entering a crowded house, another complication to any social situation is that my reserved children hold a tight orbit.