Okay, Lent. Here We Go.
A Muslim friend asked me last week, "Are you excited for Lent?" I paused. Was I excited for Lent? Yes? I mean, I don't get excited...
2018, You're Up!
Yes, my phone was in the toilet. In a public toilet, actually. In a public toilet that was ready to be flushed. You know how you always...
Losing It in L'Occitane
Let me set the scene for you: It was the week before Christmas and the stomach flu had ripped through my house, sending all three kids...
America, This Is NOT Normal
“Hey, Allison, my dad just called. He said the school is on lockdown.” Those words cut through the air like a knife. “What?” I tried to...
The Shift
I don’t know exactly when it happened, but something changed. Something shifted. It’s hard to describe, but I’ve felt it more than ever...
Sensory Processing Disorder vs. New Mom Me
It's Autism Awareness month. My child doesn't have autism. He has Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). You might have heard of it. You...
Sisters, Sisters
"There were never such devoted sisters!" My two girls sing this at the top of their lungs, twirling around and around. Over here,...
Hello, Norovirus.
Well, if it isn’t old Norovirus, you horrible, horrible germ. We meet again. As is your way, you’ve invaded my home, attacked my...
I'm Baaa-aaack!
Happy New Year! Wow, does 2017 feel good! This is the year! This is the year that I get organized. This is the year that I'm on time....
Tomorrow, Shine On
Like most of America, I'm watching the election results come in. Like most of America, my friends were divided in their support of the...
