This month, my youngest starts kindergarten. In some ways, it feels as though it was just yesterday I was watching him take his first steps, in other ways, it feels like a lifetime has passed. I’ve seen all kinds of parents lamenting the end of an era, as their youngest moves into the school years,…
I Ditched the Carbs (and I’ve Never Been Happier)
I’ve been struggling with my weight since my second child was about 5 months old and I went on anti-depressants. It’s not an unusual problem, but I’ve been pretty stubborn about holding on to my old clothes, riding on the assumption that this is a temporary weight issue. That was three years ago, and my…
Do You Crave Structure or Openness? Listen to Your Gut #YOLO
I’ve never been drawn to the idea of routine and structure. When our first child was born, everyone kept telling us to get her on a scheduled routine but I knew it wasn’t the right path for me as a mom. In fact, something in me rebelled greatly against the notion. The idea of taking…
