For Mother’s Day, I bought my mom a copy of Anna Quindlen’s new memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake. Then I forced coerced her into coming with me to the author’s book signing in Talbot’s at the King of Prussia Mall. I am a little star struck when it comes to my favorite writers. On [...]
Monday was Emma’s kindergarten field trip to Milky Way Farm, for which I had volunteered as a chaperone. About a week before the trip, we received an email from the teacher: “You must have your child abuse clearance and criminal background check on file in order to chaperone the trip. No exceptions. Please call Barb [...]
I have limited experience in real estate transactions. We have only sold one house prior to this one, and from what I remember it was relatively quick and not too painful. Looking back, I am thinking maybe I was just stoned on pregnancy hormones. This time, with an extra kid, a stressed out husband, and [...]
I tend to read a lot of non-fiction, until eventually I go into information overdrive and my brain short circuits like a loaded power strip. Instead of dumbing out to re-runs of America’s Next Top Model, I decided to treat myself to a novel. On Sunday afternoon, I rifled through the “to read” pile next [...]
The exciting news is: We are moving! My husband has taken a new position within his current company in its New England territory. While we are sad to leave family and friends, we are excited for this opportunity for him, and see it as a new adventure for our family. The not-so exciting new is: [...]
I have been thinking about Emily’s post about the urban legends surrounding motherhood, and how we are led to believe that the fragmented pieces of your life will align like the planets simply by procreating. I thought that motherhood would transform me into this Zen earth mother, smiling adoringly at my little cherub while happily [...]
Dear Ellie, Today is your 7th birthday. I think. Phil and I never agree on the actual date, so now we just typically pick the day of the week that best fits our schedule. So get ready, because Friday is your big day! “Whatever lady”, you are thinking, staring up at me with those sad green eyes. [...]
I spent last weekend in Nashville for a Yoga Life Coaching workshop, a necessary criteria for my 500 hr. teaching certification. I felt a bit sheepish attending, considering I used to make fun of what seemed like a made-up profession. When I first heard the term “life coach”, I pictured a super positive cheerleader with [...]
I am a big fan of Oprah’s new show Master Class. It showcases “modern masters” such as Diane Sawyer and Sidney Poitier as they share some life lessons they have embraced on the path to success. This weekend my grandmother (aka. Nannie) turned 93. If anyone deserves to give a Master Class, it’s her. Three years [...]
As Emily introduced on Monday, this week at MOB is dedicated to speaking some simple truths about life as either a SAHM or WM. This is not intended to fuel a debate, since I have never really understood what there was to debate about. In a debate, someone usually wins, right? So what happens if [...]
