It’s been a minute since I’ve posted. Okay, way longer than that—two-plus months, to be exact. While I’m grateful to be busy with other writing projects, I’m blaming another reason. Toddler Time. No, I’m not talking about storytime or gymnastics for little tykes. Rather, it’s the pace (and way) that toddlers move. How they live. ToddlerContinueContinue reading “Toddler Time”
Category Archives: Family
Back-to-School Time is the BEST Time
You think it. I’ll write it. I love when my girls go back to school. There. I wrote it. L to R: Riley (PreK 4s), Charlotte (second grade), and Nora (PreK 2s) For the first time in 7+ years, I’m home alone. Sure, it’s only for roughly two hours before I pick up my youngest—followedContinueContinue reading “Back-to-School Time is the BEST Time”
Clown Car Vibes
Never have I ever wanted summer to wrap up quicker. Let me rephrase, I’m ready for our community pool to close. Why? It’s not the sunscreen slathering, the soggy towels, or even the snacks that disappear faster than free samples at Costco. No, I’m over summer because of the crowded public restrooms. Yes, friends, I’mContinueContinue reading “Clown Car Vibes”
Lauren’s Law: The Summer of Roasting
Call it global warming. Call it karma. Call it what you will—but this season has been nothing short of a Summer of Roasting. And not the fun kind with marshmallows. More like… Boom—ROASTED! Yes, The Office reference is alive and well here (you’re welcome). But truly, life has turned my summer into a personal comedyContinueContinue reading “Lauren’s Law: The Summer of Roasting”
Summer Reads for Little Bookworms
School’s out, and summer officially begins today. One of the best ways to prevent the research-based summer slide is to read. Since younger kids are most susceptible to learning loss, I’m sharing my favorite children’s books to embrace the season and make travel easier. The Meyer girls holding up some of their fav summer reads.ContinueContinue reading “Summer Reads for Little Bookworms”
Maycember Come Early
Last year was the first time I heard it: “Maycember”. The phrase describes the busy end-of-school-year stretch that feels as hectic as December but without the promise of presents. I was a little overwhelmed last year, but this past week, I’ve felt absolutely breathless. Trying to remember what days kids need to wear spirit colors,ContinueContinue reading “Maycember Come Early”
The Borrowers
Apologies in advance. This blog is NOT related to the 1990s movie about a secret family of four-inch people starring Dan Conner – er, I mean John Goodman. This is a tribute to all the borrowers out there. Dare I call us a “mooch” at our worst? My older sister has definitely called me worse.ContinueContinue reading “The Borrowers”
Coach Lizzie Lasso
Since I can remember, I’ve always had a fascination with iconic coaches. My first memories are of Green Hornets Basketball Coach Ed Wilson. He was my older brother’s coach with bushy eyebrows and more basketballs in his car than seatbelts. It was custom for him to recruit at elementary school field days. I still laughContinueContinue reading “Coach Lizzie Lasso”
Happy Mother’s Day from a Postpartum Depression Survivor 💐
Sorry if this title feels a little like Michael Scott’s quote, “Happy birthday, Jesus. Sorry your party’s so lame.” Mother’s Day is usually a time of flowers, cards, homemade crafts, and breakfasts in bed. Yet, postpartum depression (PPD) is a topic often buried deep and even undiagnosed. In fact, more than 75% of women whoContinueContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day from a Postpartum Depression Survivor 💐”
Toddlerisms Take 3
Sometimes, I think I need a pocket dictionary to translate the things my toddler daughters say. For instance … “Farkley” = Sparkley “Lurpee” = Slurpee “Concreen” = Sunscreen For the third year in a row, I’m covering Toddlerisms. The Urban Dictionary defines Toddlerism as follows: “A child between the ages of one to three… Pushing boundariesContinueContinue reading “Toddlerisms Take 3”
Lauren's Law 