One of those a lot of moms can relate to—-baby monitor on, listening for the coughs and moans, watching the tossing and turning. Glass of wine in hand (maybe that’s just me). I hate it when he’s sick. It’s the most helpless feeling. I’ve given him the prescribed amount of medicine, and still, he’s miserable, which makes me feel miserable. I can’t help it. ... Read More

  As I prepare for the big move, I’m actually getting excited about putting all of my STUFF in storage for a year. I’ve already noticed a shift in my thinking: when I look at a West Elm catalog, or an Etsy shop online, I’m no longer thinking, do I “need” that for my place? There is freedom in letting go. There is release in choosing simplicity. I hope this year ... Read More

  May I non-annoyingly remind you that one of my all-time favorite movies is The Royal Tenenbaums? Remember when Chaz moves with his two sons, Aurie and Oozie back into his childhood home so he can sorts some things out? Well, I’m kinda doing the same thing. Yay? The house is still on the market (hopefully for not much longer), and I have been leasing a condo. Paying half a mortgage ... Read More