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...
Decision #4: I Will Keep Going

Decision #4: I Will Keep Going

This post begins with a confession: sometimes I think about quitting. Don’t worry — I don’t think about it in a serious way. I think about it in a wondering way. I wonder what it would be like to drop my kids off at school and come home to a cup of coffee...
Reconnecting, Restarting, and Re-entering

Reconnecting, Restarting, and Re-entering

Sometime in the afternoon yesterday, I remembered that I planned today, the day after Christmas, as work day. I remembered that I have a client call this morning at 8 am. And I remembered that I haven’t blogged in far too long. Even though I love my work, I...
Decision #1: I Will Do the Work

Decision #1: I Will Do the Work

Every where I click online, it seems like people are writing year-end wrap-ups and talking about planning for the new year. As we enter December, I am considering: What did I accomplish this year? Where do I want to be next year this time? What has defined my year?...