“If he actually tries pulling that shit with my kid, he’s going to have a problem on the court. And I will be that problem.” That was the reaction I verbalized to the other parents watching from the sidelines. And it was my reaction to what a coach said and…
Lifestyle 
Unapologetic
I’ve been paralyzed by fear for months. And I’m a grown woman. A forty-one-year-old woman who has a million thoughts, feelings and a belief that my thoughts and feelings may be of value. Thoughts and feelings which shape decisions that have ultimately led to this little thing we’re over here…
Everyday Mayhem 
This Is How I Meal Plan
Take a peek inside my mind: How completely wild is it, that Marc Jacobs just got engaged AT CHIPOTLE?! That means Marc Jacobs eats at Chipotle. Which means our chances of running into him just increased, exponentially. I wonder what Marc Jacobs orders at Chipotle… Doesn’t Marc Jacobs live part…
Parenting 
Kid Accountability 101
Kids will be kids held accountable for their actions. A few weeks ago, we had an incident. One where, as I saw it, Mayhem opted for the mean girl route. Mayhem felt she had been wronged in a game she was playing with several other kids, and rather than taking…
Parenting 
Own Your Slashes
Last week, after tennis lessons, Mayhem told me about a conversation she had with some friends. She said it was about what they wanted to be when they grow up. Having gotten to know her pals pretty well, as well as what their parents do, I was curious about her…
Parenting 
Video Mayhem
We don’t shy away from creative endeavors around here. Quite the opposite, actually. When Mayhem started asking to make more videos last year, we were happy to encourage her vision. She really enjoys watching YouTube videos and seeing other kids and families create fun and engaging videos is something that…