Love, Patience, and College Drop-Off
Over the last several weeks, I’ve watched so many friends drop their kids off at college. Every day my social media feed […]
Author: nicolepilgrim
Remind Me to Remember
Back in May, my daughter and I spent a few days together while she attended her college orientation and registration. I’ll tell […]
The Surprising Blessing of a Minimum Wage Job
In 1993, babysitting was the only real work experience I had. I frequently sat for one family in particular. They were a […]
Expect the Unexpected
I have to admit that taking my kids to the park was one of my least favorite activities. The problem for me […]
The Kindness of Strangers
We’ve just completed our first go at navigating the college admission process. I have to admit, I’ve had daytime nightmares for months […]
Finding Peace in Disappointment
Christmas is my favorite! As soon as Christmas songs start playing on the radio, it’s impossible to stop the waves of nostalgia […]
Take the Bad Photos
Tension settled into my shoulders as I struggled to arrange a Pinterest-worthy backdrop. Getting on my hands and knees, I reached beneath […]
The Worst Holiday and the Best Memories
It’s Halloween, dear friends. My absolute least favorite holiday, but one that I have endured for the sake of childhood memories and […]
Some More Rambling About Motherhood
When my girls were little, we went to story hour at our local library once a week. Miss Dawn would patiently read […]
Jazz Shoes and Memory Lane
My daughter and her friends went to the first high school football game of the season last week. She came home talking […]