“May My Toddler Use Your…Yard?” And Other Potty-Training Fiascos
I had read the e-books, the articles, asked for and listened to advice. I had purchased pretzel sticks, trail mix, 100% juice boxes, and organic gummies made from tapioca starch. I had done everything but coordinate a celebratory potty dance.
The Promise of Spring
. In the fall, parchment leaves were windswept around the double doors. Taking a breath, I pulled one open and entered the brick building. I sat in the waiting area—surrounded by pictures of babies, pregnant women whose hands were cups protectively
The Miracle of Love
It was one of those nights where I wished my daughter could put herself to bed. I was bone-tired and eager to change into my pajamas, curl up beside my husband with a cup of tea and a book. And
True Love’s Not Always Pretty
Three Valentine's ago, my husband and I discovered that our daughter was footling breech a week before her due date. We spent that night with bags of frozen peas on my massive belly, elephant walking around the house, playing Beethoven,
The Mantle Clock
In the quiet of the living room, I listen to the clock ticking on the mantle ledge—ticking off the time I can never get back. And yet, I sit here still . . . still staring out the window at
A Light From The Shadows Shall Spring
All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost, The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring, Renewed shall
Sunday Morning Breakfast
My husband came into the kitchen and opened the window above the sink. He closed the cupboard doors, put my melting stick of butter on a plate, and tapped the volume down on my laptop, which was blaring the novel,
Hello, My Name Is . . .
I heard the man before I saw him. Turning from my laptop, I glanced toward the entrance of the library. He had long, stringy hair and a face so pale and emaciated, he looked like he was already dead. His
Milestones
milestones plural of mile·stone (Noun) Noun A stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place. An action or event marking a significant change or stage in development. The nurse looked down at her clipboard while I
Anchored With Love
My husband led the pack, and I followed. My younger brother was sandwiched between us and our parents. We hugged the bike path that ran parallel with traffic. The ocean flowed on the left; closed ice-cream shops and bakeries with