Can't a Momma Just Take a Shower?
My kids came into the bathroom no fewer that ten times this morning while I was trying to take a shower. One after the other they came in saying, “mommy, I neeeeeed you!”. And over and over I would take a deep breath and tell them I would help them when I got out of the shower. By the fifth time they came in the negotiating and bargaining began. I heard myself saying, “if you just give me ten minutes to take a shower, I’ll answer all of your questions (and give you my full at


Honoring Your Body
In my yoga classes I often tell my students to be sure to honor their bodies throughout the practice. I encourage them to listen to their bo