As only truly insane people would do (IE, me) the whole family is headed to Australia in a couple of weeks. Brian’s company was hired to do a few videos there and I’ve always wanted to go – mostly for design, but also for vacation. Part of me wants to just hang out, write, and be with the kids and the other part of me wants to really utilize my time to make connection, have book signings, create Australian content, do a makeover and really connect with any and all readers there.

Parenting breeds vulnerability. The more you love, the more you have to lose. So, as a parent of two small amazing children, trust me when I say that I feel vulnerable. Traveling as a family for a month means that you are without a few things: 1. Your bed (or crib), 2. Your daily routine, and 3. Your ‘people’, meaning your doctors, babysitters, friends – your support group. You may also be without your sanity or sleep, OBVIOUSLY. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t travel, it keeps us young, interesting, cultured and most importantly socially and emotionally flexible.

Our first date was exactly 15 years ago tonight…despite the fact that Brian had frosted tips (although those didn’t show…

I love this house but she isn’t terribly kid-friendly. It’s 2 flights up 27 stairs, to get to the front […]