motherhood

4 Years Ago…

I remember being pregnant with my first son and everyone who had had kids would tell me that they grow up so fast. My response was always, “Yeah, I know.” But honestly, I didn’t expect it to go this fast. Then came my second son and I had a better grasp on how fast they grow… Continue reading 4 Years Ago…

kids · motherhood · parenting

The First to Leave the Nest

It was a stifling hot day in the elementary school library. We were one of the first to arrive. I felt cool and confident…this was what was supposed to happen. You send them to kindergarten. But I wasn’t prepared for kindergarten orientation like I thought I was. They just announced that they were going from half… Continue reading The First to Leave the Nest

organizing · parenting

I Can’t Be a Hoarder

I’d like to think that I am not a hoarder. I enjoy getting rid of things. I find it rejuvenating. I set up quarterly appointments with Big Sisters of Rhode Island to come to my house and pick up stuff. As I was preparing my donation this week my heart ached a bit. Baby stuff. I… Continue reading I Can’t Be a Hoarder