Today I am leaving for my first night away, by myself, since my kids were born. I am thrilled, nervous, sad, anxious and elated all at once; I feel like a caged animal being released into the wild. I’ve dreamed about this day for almost four years. Anyone with little kids probably knows the dream [Read more…]
My Son Inherited My Anxiety
One of my favorite things about having children is seeing the little sparks of my own personality glowing inside them as they grow older. However, along with the heartwarming moments of recognition come those terrible times when I see all my flaws and insecurities mirrored back at me in their sweet little faces. It seems so unfair that [Read more…]