...finding perfection in imperfection daily.
I was given the opportunity to write 16 introductions for Babble’s Top 100 Mom Blogs and the experience taught me something really valuable. I learned, damn, there are so many amazing moms out there. Amazing writers, yes, but even more than that; amazing moms. It made me feel completely empowered to realize how many rock […]
Today I found myself majorly stressed out about my annual pap appointment. Scratch that, I’ve been stressed out since I made the appointment 8 days ago and the fact that I haven’t had a female exam in over 2 years. For shame. I don’t know what it is about the gyno that has me all stressed […]
Imagine your child’s school calls to tell you he’s missing. It happened to me.
There comes a point when you realize nothing lasts forever. For me, it was seeing this 4th grade picture of Boy Wonder. Just last year, his front two baby teeth remained; reminding me that he was still young, and I guess, still mine. What a difference a year has made for this boy. He’s becoming responsible, […]
No matter how you spend your 8-5, we all want the same thing.
You know I quit my job like 4 weeks ago but last Friday was my last official day working for the man (note the excitement above). I was doing really well all morning. I said my goodbyes with good cheer; feeling confident and completely at peace with my decision. In typical Lori form, the moment I […]
Uh oh Mommy Friends, I’m getting all heavy today. Sometimes fear motivates the best of intentions yielding some not so great results.
Parenting fears, we all have them. Some are silly, others are not. Click here to find out what your fellow parents fear most.
Of course you have regrets – you’re a parent! The good news is you’re not alone. Click here to find out what your fellow parents are busy beating themselves up over.
I asked parents of children with special needs what they would like to say to their fellow parents. This is what they said. Thank you to all who lent their voice to this piece.
The Untitled GenX Podcast
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