A good friend of mine just had a baby! They now have a toddler and a baby, just like we do, and I’m so excited for them. It’s also made me think a lot about my own journey into having 2 kids. Now that we’re 7 months in (ahh!!), life feels more settled. There are …
Who doesn’t love watching toddlers do an Easter egg hunt in their cute Easter outfits?! It’s one of the most adorable things ever. It can also be kind of a confusing concept. “So, you want me to go pick up those plastic things? But don’t open them? Just put them in my basket? And do …
Working from home is great in so many ways, particularly in how it adds flexibility to your day. But if you want to do it, you might have a long road convincing your boss. From a management perspective, it isn’t easier. In fact, it’s harder in many ways. Things happen that would never happen in …
As I was preparing to go on my first maternity leave, I figured I would tie up as many loose ends as possible, hand everything off to my boss and coworkers, and then pick it all back up once I returned. Everything would then go forward as usual – just with the addition of a …
Seriously. If you do nothing else, do this! We are right at a month into potty training our firstborn, and it’s honestly gone really well. I was nervous going into it, but Katherine caught on quickly and has done great. She still has “misses” periodically with it, but that’s totally to be expected. (I’m pretty …
It’s amazing how much you learn about someone after their passing. I remember watching Bob Saget host America’s Funniest Home Videos when I was growing up. And, of course, I’m a big fan of Full House. After his sudden death last month, I’ve watched and read a lot more about him and what his family …
We’ve taken the leap into the potty training world! The exciting, scary, overwhelming world of potty training. Although we’re potty training our first child, this is our second go-round at it. When Katherine was almost 2, I decided to give it a try. She was showing a lot of interest, and I thought it might …
Do you remember when the holidays used to be enjoyable at work? You had a few things to finish up, but otherwise, just coasted through the last few weeks of the year. Certainly, some departments had things a little busier, like if you were finalizing budgets. But it wasn’t too bad. You got to spend …
It’s that time again! Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, and I think it’s safe to say we’re all ready to celebrate! (Certainly, we’re still having to make sure to celebrate safely during this pandemic. But there are more possibilities this year than last year!) That means it’s also time to select holiday …
Being on a Performance Improvement Plan is tough. And it can be difficult even if you’re in a positive dynamic where you (1) agree that you’re having issues and (2) have a boss who supports you and wants to help you succeed. (Of course, if either of those dynamics don’t apply to you, then it’s …
