by Erin Croyle | Nov 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
My mother almost died in October. The ordeal shook me to my core, in unexpected ways. I am one of those daughters that talks to their mom every single day, sometimes more. But I’ve also been mourning her for years. She has not been well for some time. The...
by Erin Croyle | Nov 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
My three beautiful babies are getting their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine today. The range of emotions I am feeling is so complicated. Relief, gratitude, excitement, exhaustion, and pure joy are the obvious ones. There’s also a lot of anger. In...
by Erin Croyle | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
We have all been through the ringer over the last 16 months. This Father’s Day is a good time to really check in on the dads in our lives. Society has conditioned us to see men as strong and stoic. No tears or fears allowed. They are the provider, the...
by Erin Croyle | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
There is no getting around it, this winter is going to be difficult. We are facing some dark days – literally and figuratively. Now is the time to stay home and embrace the suck. There’s nothing wrong with making the best of it while acknowledging how hard...
by Erin Croyle | Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
If ever we needed a snow day, it’s now. The pristine white, the cushioned quiet, the calm, and for the kids (and the kid in all of us) the magical play. For many, it’s not as simple as putting on snow gear and heading out the door. That’s especially true...