"Look mom!" my two-year-old declared. "Paw patrol tower!" He pointed to his latest creation: a very tall stack of duplos, complete with what he said was a "slide" at the top. It was not, in fact, a slide, but more Duplos. (Affiliate links included). His creativity astounded me and almost convinced me that he didn't need a Paw Patrol tower for Christmas (but his obsession has been so long … [Read more...]
Writing Tips: The Best and Worst Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received
My English professor sorted through a stack of books on his desk in his poorly-lit office, searching for an anthology that had a story he wanted me to read. We were meeting to discuss my creative writing, but as my time at college was coming to a close, he asked the question I both looked forward to but also dreaded. “Have you thought about what you want to do after college?” I sat … [Read more...]
What 2017 Taught Me About Life
This was going to be a recap of my year in 2017. A recap of the year shouldn’t be that hard, right? Except it’s been a bit hard to write. In fact, I’ve been trying to write this post almost all of December. The problem: I kept trying to focus on all the things I accomplished this year, both professionally and personally… and it just didn’t feel right. The reason I finally realized? I can’t just … [Read more...]
What my Three-Year-Old Thinks of “Work”
Lately, Little Miss has been climbing into our window seat when my husband leaves for work, opening the window, and yelling, “Bye daddy! I love you so much!” It's incredibly sweet and endearing. But then one day she had something to add to her declaration of love. “Where is your work? Is it over there?” She shouted as pointed down the street. My husband, Tyler, said no, that he needs to … [Read more...]
What The Trolls Movie Teaches My Daughter (and Me) About Getting Back Up Again
There are a few kid movies that seem to be on replay in our house. Moana, for one, and, in a close second: Trolls. Thankfully, both have phenomenal soundtracks, so I don’t mind it much when Little Miss constantly belts out “How Far I’ll Go” or “Get Back Up Again.” In fact, I absolutely love the lessons in both the movies, and that includes the lessons in the songs, too… especially since … [Read more...]
