Thoughts on Childhood, Family, Learning and Life
“What’s for dinner?” It sounds like such a simple question. But if you’re the person responsible for answering it every single day, you know that sometimes those three little words can feel like an enormous weight.”
“I am starting to understand that balance is not about becoming less passionate. It is about recognizing that the things I love all deserve their own time. My ideas deserve space to grow, but so do rest, family, dinner at the table, and the ordinary parts of life that matter just as much.”
“Maybe this stage of motherhood isn’t about letting go of my son and daughter. Maybe it is about letting go of the version of motherhood that required me to be in charge. I’m still learning how to advise without commanding, listen without correcting, and love deeply without needing to know everything. That might be the hardest code-switch of all.”
“I came home from a beautiful summer in Trinidad, Tobago, and Senegal and somehow found myself exhausted, emotional, and wanting to stay in bed all the time. I thought I might be depressed—until a blood test revealed something I never expected. Sometimes what feels emotional may also be your body asking for help.”