Thanksgiving 2020. At this point it feels trite to call it unprecedented but, well, it is. At least for our living memory. I’ll admit, I tend to take this holiday for granted. In the scheme of things, I celebrate it as the unofficial kick-off to Christmas. I usually spend the weekend traveling to NorCal to spend time with my in-laws, visiting wine country and indulging …
parenting
Because I love you.
Over the weekend, on one of our typical Target trips, my son made a sprint from the book section to the electronics aisle in what I can only imagine was his attempt to mimic dash from The Incredibles. As I scooped him up and placed him in the cart, he somberly said to me, “Mama. You made me sad.” I let out a deep sigh and …