Before I was your mom

Hey kids.  I know it's hard to believe, but I was alive a long time before I became your mom.  Before I ever knew your names or what you would look like, before I knew your smell or your mischievous laughter, there was a woman who lived about three lifetimes to be ready.  I don't …

24 reasons why 42 is my favorite year

There are lots of reasons I'm diving into my 42nd year on this planet with gusto.  You're in luck too because I'm going to list them here! I like popcorn. Way too much.  I eat it for dinner a couple nights a week.  Sometimes I eat nachos in bed while watching Friends (just finished the …

This is what happened when I learned to love my imperfect self

At almost 42 years of age, I'm finally comfortable in my own skin, soul, heart and mind. This is what happened when I learned to love my imperfect self. I can look folks in the eye and see them for who they are right at that moment.  There is no wishing they were different or …