Tag Archives: Katie

Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Lost Time with Mom

These days the threat of Alzheimer’s disease guides my every move.

Lessons from 10+ Years as a Work at Home Mom

“You’re not going to quit, are you?” My boss did not sugarcoat her words. If something was about to upset…

5 Inexpensive Ways to Enjoy Summer Break

Check out these cheap and cheerful summer activities everyone will love. Summer is here! And after a long, turbulent winter…

Thursday Three: Things Your Newborn Needs

We are adding our fourth child to our home in May. The calendar says that this lovely little girl will…

The Child I Wasn’t Ready to Have

Eleven years ago today, I went into labor when my water broke three weeks early. I really had no business…

Nike Coconut: The Hamster Calling My Bluff

In the summer of 2018, our home was blissfully pet free. With five children to look after, and two parents…

2018: My Running Gap Year

On New Year’s Eve 2017, I was burnt out. Over the prior 13 months I had completed three half marathons,…

A Goodbye to 3

Dear Teagan, On the evening of Nov. 3, 2014, I was having some pretty strong contractions. They were still 10…

Learning to Expect the Unexpected – A Birthday Post for London

Happy 9th Birthday to you, London – the middle finger of our family, as you once mistakenly said, and it…

Let Me Make You Breakfast

To my children, upon waking: Have a seat and tell me about your dreams last night. When we’re done with…