

Our First Night Away!
You heard that right. After more than two years of parenting we are spending our first night away from Fitz tonight. We have both taken...


Who are your Go-To’s
We moved to the bay area and while its been lovely, its also been lonely at times. Creating a new community can feel daunting especially...


Our Move to Berkeley
We moved from Denver to Berkeley in August. Marcos is going to law school at Berkeley so we packed up a cube and a car and moved to...


Don’t Look on the Bright Side
I am an exhaustive optimist. I see the good in almost everything because it is a coping mechanism of my childhood and also it helps me...


Patience takes Time
When I brought up my exhaustion my counselor mentioned that I am in the process of recalibrating. A move across the country, an...

Comfort Podcasts
This week is on the blog is all about self care practices as we deal with the sadness that comes from loss. So far we have talked about...


Comfort Movies
Last night I went to see the movie Crazy Rich Asians. Going to the movies with friends is lovely, on a date, lovelier, alone–essential at...


Comfort Shows
When I am feeling down or just overwhelmed my go-to show is House Hunters. There are 120 seasons plus House Hunters International and...


The Loneliness of Grief
A week ago today, our Dad died. To say that feels raw and it is. I got the call from my aunt as we were preparing dinner. I thought she...


Fitz’s First Birthday: Part 3
The first birthday party was a success! Read Part 1 and Part 2. We have been cleaning up in phases and are still finding crayons under...