For years, my husband and I wrestled with our presentation of Santa Claus to our young daughters. We watched well-meaning Christian friends decide to forgo the tradition altogether. We hesitated to follow suit because we cherish our childhood memories of St. Nick but we are careful not to use Santa to control our children’s behavior. […]
I hated Halloween as a kid. I detested haunted houses, creepy movies, or being scared in general. Dressing up in a costume my mom made and eating candy corn were the extent of my holiday celebrations each year. But I love celebrating Halloween with my kids. My elementary school-age daughters and I watch sweet but […]
It’s now been over a decade (and two daughters) since our miscarriage. My pregnancy loss was the first really difficult thing (besides my mom’s early onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis) that I experienced without her support. Yet, it made me feel closer to her because I knew she had walked that path. Not only did she have […]
Ten years ago today, I walked into my mother’s room in the nursing home, carrying a cookies and cream milkshake. (I was pregnant, after all.) I found her finally at peace. Today, I’m remembering my mother’s death after Alzheimer’s disease. Anniversary of My Mother’s Death after Alzheimer’s Even after 4 days of waiting and watching […]
I compiled a list of favorite songs about dads and grandpas, in an attempt to create the perfect playlist for your hero this Father’s Day.
