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…
Author Archives: Katie
To My Little Princess, From Your Feminist Mother
Dear Erinn – Our family diva, sweetheart, princess and future CEO – today, you turn six. From the time you…
To My Daughter, on Her 10th Birthday
Dear Emilia – My water broke in a Winn-Dixie checkout line 10 years ago. I assumed that I had peed…
Our Complicated, Happy Family
“Can I ask you something?” she whispered, walking closer to me as I stood on her front lawn, waiting for…
The Life You Have Versus the One You Think You Want
I have this terrible habit of going online and perusing the houses for sale in our area. I know it’s…
To the Son I Don’t Praise Nearly Enough
To my son, on his 11th birthday: A few weeks ago I had a minor meltdown while prepping a new…
Remember: You are Always the Parent
My daughter Teagan went to preschool for two whole days in January. At three years old and the youngest of…
Why I Didn’t Make New Year’s Resolutions This Year
Last year was a banner year for me in a lot of ways. Physically, I ran the New York City…
Christmas in a Combined Family, Revisited
Four years ago I wrote a post about what celebrating the holiday season is like in a combined family. At…
What You’ve Always Wanted to Know about Stepparenting (But Didn’t Want to Ask)
I’m a mom to five amazing kids – three biological, and two step. I love being a mom to all…
