My baby is four! How does that happen so fast? I remember this night four years ago so clearly. My hospital room was serene and quiet. My husband had gone home to shower and rest. And my baldy, pudgy, and precious baby boy and I snuggled in bed. I giggled because I thought he kinda looked like a ... Read More about My baby is four…
Adventures in Raising Boys
I like to think I am of the adventurous sort. I have white water rafted, rode every roller coaster I could as I child, and have ventured to the rainforests of Venezuela and the slums of San Jose, Costa Rica. While my health may now preclude me from many such adventures, I am blessed with the ... Read More about Adventures in Raising Boys
Bed Rest: lessons learned while laying down
I need to vent. Bed rest sucks. Sure it sounds nice when you are running around doing errand after errand, cooking, cleaning, organizing, paying bills, disciplining children... You think to yourself, “Ugh, what I wouldn’t give right now for a good virus to wipe me out and give me an excuse to take ... Read More about Bed Rest: lessons learned while laying down
…the next right choice
I was reading through an old journal and found an entry that I wanted to share. My past self got into a time machine and slapped some sense into my present self Back to the Future style. Let's read... "Just make the next right choice." This phrase has become my mantra. In my eating disorder ... Read More about …the next right choice
Delusions of Grandeur
Due to my training as a psychologist, I can’t help but do my own diagnostic psychological evaluation in my head when I see a person whose life is in personal upheaval. I try to “leave my therapist hat at the door” but it is inextricably a part of me. (Much to my husband’s chagrin.) Lately I feel ... Read More about Delusions of Grandeur
Help Wanted: Mindful and Motivated Mommy
“Mommy, here’s a sticker for you! It’s your reward for cleaning up my poop.” -Mikey Ah, the glamorous life of a mother. No fancy accolades, trophies or prestige’s titles – just stickers…for cleaning up poop. (I figured we'd keep going with the poop theme.) I love the sticky kisses, spontaneous “I ... Read More about Help Wanted: Mindful and Motivated Mommy