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A Weekend Away
Good news: I survived my first overnight trip away! And not just one night, but three. I wrote about flying solo as I was waiting for my flight in the airport, and I honestly had no idea how I'd handle the long weekend. But I did much better than expected, and now I...
“Under the Sea” Playroom
On the morning of Parker's birthday, we took him downstairs so that he could open up his BIG gift: a brand-new playroom! I'm so happy we caught the reveal on video, although he has since grown much more excited about it than he was that morning. This playroom has been...
I’ll See You in the Morning
Turning books into singable stories has been a little hobby of mine since my first music therapy practicum in grad school (almost 10 years ago!). I've used dozens and dozens of them in my work as a therapist, and now they are serving double duty in my newest career as...
1st Birthday Bash(ful)
Parker has always been a charmer, but based on his birthday party, I think it's safe to say that he specializes in small groups rather than large crowds. As more and more people arrived and showered attention on him, it was clear that the birthday boy was feeling more...
52 Weeks of Parker
After almost two years of taking weekly photos, we've wrapped up our latest project. The first was my pregnancy series, and no one was happier to see that end than Zach and I -- finding a fruit that corresponded with the baby's size became more stressful each week....
MTRT Summer Summit
For the 4th summer in a row, my Music Therapy Round Table colleagues and I devoted a few days to what has come to be called the "MTRT Summit" -- where we focus on brainstorming and planning for the following year. This year we convened in northern California, where...
Flying Solo
The last solo flight I took was almost exactly two years ago -- when Parker was just a glint in my eye -- to visit my friend Vanessa in Orlando. Since then I've traveled a LOT, but it has always been with my family. The last 6 flights I've taken have included a...
One Year of Breastfeeding
From birth day to 1st birthday, Parker and I spent much of his first year together in that very position. I can't even imagine the number of hours devoted to breastfeeding over these past twelve months, but I will treasure them always. I know how many moms struggle...
Turning One
Nevermind that I'm turning 31 today; the real celebration will be on Sunday when Parker turns ONE. And so begins a lifetime of overshadowed birthdays (as it should be; I've had my time in the sun). This week is very bittersweet to me. I've been feeling nostalgic,...