2018: My Running Gap Year
On New Year’s Eve 2017, I was burnt out. Over the prior 13 months I had completed three half marathons,…
Tag Archives: Katie
A Goodbye to 3
Dear Teagan, On the evening of Nov. 3, 2014, I was having some pretty strong contractions. They were still 10…
Learning to Expect the Unexpected – A Birthday Post for London
Happy 9th Birthday to you, London – the middle finger of our family, as you once mistakenly said, and it…
Let Me Make You Breakfast
To my children, upon waking: Have a seat and tell me about your dreams last night. When we’re done with…
To My Little Princess, From Your Feminist Mother
Dear Erinn – Our family diva, sweetheart, princess and future CEO – today, you turn six. From the time you…
To My Daughter, on Her 10th Birthday
Dear Emilia – My water broke in a Winn-Dixie checkout line 10 years ago. I assumed that I had peed…
Our Complicated, Happy Family
“Can I ask you something?” she whispered, walking closer to me as I stood on her front lawn, waiting for…
The Life You Have Versus the One You Think You Want
I have this terrible habit of going online and perusing the houses for sale in our area. I know it’s…
Freelance Friday: When to Ask for Help!
“If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things…
To the Son I Don’t Praise Nearly Enough
To my son, on his 11th birthday: A few weeks ago I had a minor meltdown while prepping a new…
