Home Cooked Thoughts

Ahh, the art of relaxation.  A cherished gift that many do not possess and for many many months I had convinced myself that my dear little boy would never achieve the calming effects of said gift.  And yet, here it is – proof that he does in fact take after me in at least one [...]

I have this recurring problem on Sunday mornings . . . I read the news.  I’m sure it comes to no one’s surprise that the news can be upsetting, depressing, and ultimately make you think about the uglier sides of this life.  Today was no different and I feel compelled to share my feelings. There [...]

There are many things that have come naturally with motherhood . . . an unending stream of unconditional love, a stronger stomach to handle even the nastiest of “blow outs,” an ability to function on two hours of sleep, a confidence that as long as your child looks good you can get away with a [...]