The Reality of the Honeymoon Phase
Why the toddler phase is actually easier (and better) than everyone says
Mama’s Boy
Personal essays on motherhood, identity, and everything in between.
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The 24-Hour Diaries: Salt in My Coffee, Gratitude in Everything
Four kids, full days, and a quiet practice of gratitude in the middle of it all
The Internet is Mad At My Husband
I’ve been practicing something new lately: treating the things I want to do the same way my husband treats his hobbies.
The 24-Hour Diaries: When The Kids Are at Camp
The emotional whiplash of the first week of sleepaway camp.
I’m Exhausted From Trying to Be Helpful
On guilt, invisible labor, and the compulsion to be useful
The 24-Hour Diaries: Why Can’t This Be My Job?
On balancing work, writing, marriage, and motherhood
Why My Son Will Grow Up Knowing Unconditional Love
How my grandmother's love became my son's inheritance.
The 24-Hour Diaries: Early Mornings, Meetings, and 3-Minute Workouts
On living a full day before 9 am and sweet toddler moments.
I Used My PTO to Stay Home with My Toddler for a Week. Here's What I Learned.
One thing I’ve learned as one of two working parents: without childcare, you’re kinda screwed.
The 24-Hour Diaries: Pizza, the Park, and the Daycare Spreadsheet
A day in the life of a work-from-home mom navigating toddlerhood