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Confession Time: I’m Having A Hard Time Letting Go

My "baby" is now 4. Do you know how long it took for me to be able to say that? Shoot, the day before his birthday I was telling everyone he was 3. Not "about to turn 4," but "3." Period. And for the couple months since his birthday I've been saying he "just turned 4." But now I'm taking a deep breath and saying (perhaps more to myself than anyone else) that my baby is indeed 4. His … [Continue reading...]

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Confession Time: I’m Lonely

A little while ago, I had a conversation with one of my oldest friends, who had just returned from spending a few years abroad. She's very restless and likes to travel and heading to a foreign country where she doesn't speak the language didn't seem to faze her while making out her life plans. I admire her for her gustiness, but it's just not me. I'm a homebody. So we're talking and she's … [Continue reading...]

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Confession Time: Motherhood Stresses Me The Hell Out

Man, what a rough realization that is. I am not someone who thrives in this job. I do not wake up bright-eyed, ready to start the day and ready to tackle every little problem or argument the kids roll my way. Instead, I have to give myself a little pep talk in the mirror before I leave the bedroom and face the day. For some moms, greeting the little person that emerged from your womb was … [Continue reading...]

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Friday Confessions: The Last Time I….

When was the last time I.... ...woke up refreshed? Last September. I remember because I was on a business trip in Charlotte. Lord, I know some people complain about having to travel for work but if you have two small kids at home and money's kind of tight, a two-day business trip is downright luxurious. You mean I get to have the bed to myself? I can pick up the phone, order some food, someone … [Continue reading...]

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