Toddler (n.) Emotionally unstable pint-sized dictator with the uncanny ability to know exactly how far to push you towards utter insanity before reverting to a lovable cuddle monster. I wish I knew who came up with this definition, but it is pretty spot-on. Despite its challenges, this age is definitely my favorite by far. My […]
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The Big 3-0
I have been looking forward to my 30th birthday pretty much all year. I know not many people get thrilled about breaking the ceiling into the next decade, but I was because it meant an excuse to go big or go home! Of course, why can’t you go big every year? Every year is a […]
The Anxiety of an Idea Life Cycle
Ideas can change the world. The greatest companies and inventions in history all started with the tiniest inkling of an idea. But dreaming up a brilliant idea is never cut and dry. It’s messy, it’s stressful and it’s exhausting. I can definitely relate to the mess that is idea-storming. My husband calls me, not the […]
Stress and Health
Before I had my daughter, Emily, I was a pretty avid runner – in fact, I was training up to a full marathon when I learned I was pregnant. I was so confused when my mileage went from 17 miles, to 10 miles, to barely scraping by with 2 miles. Turns out, pregnancy will zap […]
Meanwhile, Personally
While we were tackling this nightmare rehab that was our first, we also had a one year old baby girl at home and a marriage that had to endure the strain of the financial and emotional blows that come with such a steep learning curve. It was rough, let me tell you. I’ve heard often […]