I have been thinking a lot about my girls and the lessons, intended and unintended,  that they are learning from me.   I have always said my goals for my daughters were kindness and curiosity.  Within those two qualities were empathy, vulnerability, purpose, and learning – all I deem valuable in life.  I need to...Read More

Mornings are tricky for me as a mom. While we have a solid morning routine, the smallest thing can derail our entire family. Today’s catastrophe was a hair cowlick compounded by a missing hair tie. While I was impressed that we located the brush, Ella dissolved into a puddle of tears in the back seat...Read More

My daughter and I met The First Lady. We were one of 112 invited guests to the East Dining Room for a state dinner. It happened, didn’t it? It did. I have the pictures to prove it, so it must have. The event organizer cautioned the children to savor every moment – warning them that...Read More