Why I’m Leaning In to Family

Why I’m Leaning In to Family

After barely an hour of sleep, I saw the light come on in my daughters’ bathroom. A few minutes later, “Mom, I threw up.” I tucked her back into bed, but only another hour passed before the light came on again. I cleaned her up, grabbed my pillow and...
How to Be Productive on a Snow Day

How to Be Productive on a Snow Day

Two of my daughters have a snow day today. One is crossing her fingers that a two hour delay changes to a cancellation. Here we are: refresh, refresh, refreshing the page to see if the district decides to close. Normally, my oldest daughter is out the door by now....
Thankful for: Toasty Warm Edition

Thankful for: Toasty Warm Edition

It’s another Friday school holiday for my younger daughters. They only attend school on one Friday during November, which is challenging for this work-at-home-Mama. Today, though, my husband has taken the day off. There is a fire blazing in the hearth, a hot cup...
Thankful for: Pajama Edition

Thankful for: Pajama Edition

Do you have an image of people working from home offices, wearing their pajamas all day? I don’t usually meet that stereotype, but today I do. And can I tell you? It’s fun. My daughters have a school holiday today and two of my three daughters are still...
Thankful for: Pitch Black Edition

Thankful for: Pitch Black Edition

It’s really dark in the morning these days. I can’t see anything in my office window now except a reflection of what’s inside. Still, I am thankful. For the fact that every day is new (56), for the beautiful fall leaves that will be outside my window...