I'd like to think I'm an itsy-bit in control of my life, but leave it to a 5-year old to shatter that illusion. In my pre-mom days the idea of "control" was precious as a Fabergé egg. Now I fully recognize that egg has been heaved off the Empire State Building. "You know mom, when...

My fascination with the Olympics, the athletes, willpower, drive and determination to win has been taken to a deeper level with the introduction of the Olympic Mom. 20+ Olympic athletes have children and juggle practice, family, games and motherhood. They handle sleep deprivation, sickness, and manage...

As I walked into the gym, I had a looming feeling of regret, fear and apprehension about my choice to try yoga again. The instructor had been so kind and encouraging and I felt like I owed it to myself to try again. However as I approached the room with the quiet music and dim lighting I began to wonder...

Yoga is said to balance the body, mind and spirit while offering wonderful stretching and muscular benefits. As a proponent of balance I decided to give it a try. My gym has a number of different classes for the varying levels of experience and workout desired. I opted for the beginner level to learn...

Feeling sad, random tears and the need to hold my kids close are a sure fire sign that I am in the midst of a hormonal shift. Today was a tough day. I felt sad and cried a lot. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, the kids had preschool. I wish that I could tell you that there...

My vacation was a wonderful reminder of the importance of quality time with the ones that I love. Sometimes the ebb and flow of life take me out of the present moment. I am a firm believer that connecting with someone is done through being present, listening and appreciating the time together. Before...