Elsewhere

It has been a privilege to see my writing pop up in a few other wonderful places.

Coffee + Crumbs: Getting Her Number

“This was it — the first day of swim lessons in our new town — the ultimate pick-up scene. This place was crawling with moms, and I was on the prowl.”

Coffee + Crumbs: The Man In Aldi Saw My Boob

“The boob. That’s it. Yes. The boob. So in the middle of aisle one, out came the boob.”

Coffee + Crumbs: This Might Be A Really Big Mistake

“The vague mental image of foster care was taking shape, and I felt my strength give way…What did we get ourselves into? This might be a really big mistake.

MOPS Blog: Rebuilding Our Village

“Two years later, nearly every detail surrounding my son’s arrival differed from his sister’s, but the most impactful difference was the absence of that village.”

MOPS Blog: My Lame To-Do List

“I desperately wanted to think back on my day and feel a sense of pride, but instead, my day was unimpressive and filled with tasks a trained monkey could do.”

Mothers Always Write: Could I Have Grace Instead?

“Could it be that simple? Am I allowed to ask for grace instead of a deserving consequence? Instead of guilt?”

Mothers Always Write: Seriously, Mary, Did you Know?

“…no woman gets through motherhood without battling the uncertainties of her children’s future.”

Her View From Home: Mexican Brownie Disaster

“Know when to call it quits. There can be dignity in dumping a pan of brownies into the trash.”

Moms & Stories: Confessions of a Fun Mom

“I let my kids play in the rain today. I’m such a fun mom…The next thirty minutes reminded me why I carefully choose my fun mom moments.”

Kindred Mom: Nothing Feels the Same

“But I still hate the whole mess. Our first baby is about to be born, and we will have no family at the hospital. No family.”