life with henry right now is a really funny and (mostly) fun roller coaster. i’ve taken to calling him mr. jekyll and mr. hyde, because he can go from happy and friendly to ferocious and out of control in a split second (he hasn’t had time yet to get his MD or PhD, so i …

mother, father….we need to talk. lately i’ve been finding you very frustrating. the only word you seem to know is “no.” all i want is to have a little fun, and you are the killers of all my fun. is it too much to ask that i be able to use my paper towel tube …

i’ve always wanted to, and planned to be, a working mom. and it’s been pretty great. i like what i do and it keeps me busy and feeling useful and important out of the house and i think i’m a more appreciative, patient and loving mom because i don’t take for granted the limited time …

oh, my swirly, whirly (not gumdrop) thoughts are making me nerts lately. i’m having all kinds of existential crises and most probably causing myself undue stress. and i’m sure some of it’s hormone-related. but also, i’ve had a crazy year of job changes and near moves across the country and all kinds of upheavals or …