Blessed are the mothers of tween girls–the ones who’ve outgrown mermaids, Barbies, and princessesbut aren’t ready for dating, driving, cell phones, and string bikinis.Blessed are you, the mama bears and the helicopter momsthe confident moms and the unsure moms.May you find respite from the whiplashwhen it seems your girl has gone from nursery rhymes to The Life of a Showgirl in the blink of an eye,and those paper-thin nails you … Continue reading A Blessing for the Mothers of Tween Girls

If you give a mom leftover birthday cake, she’ll want a glass of milk to go with it. When she opens the cupboard to get a glass, she’ll realize she forgot to run the dishwasher. After she starts the dishwasher, she’ll add dishwasher detergent to the grocery list. Which reminds her–She’s supposed to pick up her grocery order this morning.⠀⠀⠀ Continue reading If You Give a Mom Leftover Birthday Cake