Because I’m as young as I am, it’s bewildering when a pregnant friend asks me some question about having a newborn at home.  Although it never feels that way, I know that all of my mommy friends are older than I am, and it sometimes feels strange to be the go-to gal for baby questions.  […]

This week, with John out of town on business, I went to New Jersey to spend some time with our families.  It’s a blessing that John’s and my parents live so close to each other, and that we are such a short distance away.   It’s always wonderful to spend time with what I guess […]

Since senior year of college, I have been going to Mass just about every day.  It’s always a beautiful way to start the day, but some days in particular—like today—are made even more special when they begin at church.   Today is the last day of 2010, a year that began with realizing I was […]