Did life happen mostly as planned or were there surprises?
I planned pretty much nothing.
I met my husband when I was 27 and we got married at 29.
I got pregnant quickly and then we had Zelda in February of 2014.
Take us through your morning routine.
What are your best tricks for getting out the door?
This has changed drastically as my daughter has aged.
Were working on it, but Ive also sort of given up on it.
This means that first thing in the morning, my only priority is getting my daughter to school.
How much outside help do you get as a parent?
Who or what cant you live without?
This has also changed as my daughter aged.
When she was six months old I went back to work and have worked from home writing ever since.
In that time, she had a nanny who was an integral part of our lives.
I feel really lucky to have this because I know that most people in New York City do not.
What are the gadgets, apps, charts or tools you rely on?
At first I tracked both feedings and sleep, but eventually just sleep.
But other than that, I use a paper calendar that I tape in the kitchen andGoogle Keepfor lists.
Has becoming a parent changed the way you work?
Im much more efficient.
My work hours are limited by the confines of my daughters school day: 9 AM to 5:15 PM.
But overall, my daughters existence made me more creative and forced me to work harder and faster.
Writers (myself included) love to talk about procrastination.
How do you decompress?
I might have a snack or chat online with my friends.
Whats been your proudest moment as a parent?
The only thing I really feel totally proud of is getting Zelda to sleep well.
They mold us, too.
She sleeps a lot, falls asleep quickly, and is on a good schedule.
More importantly, she has a good attitude about sleeping.
They mold us, too.
What moment are you least proud of?
There are so many moments in my life as a parent that I am not proud of.
All my worst moments are when, through sheer desperation and frustration, I lost my patience.
What do you want your kid to learn from your example?
What are your favorite funny/weird/special family rituals?
Has anyone ever given you a piece of parenting advice that has really stuck with you?
Whats the hardest part about being a parent?
Any time you add another person into your family dynamic, the complications increase.
Filling my life with complicating, beautiful people was my best decision.
Whats your favorite part of the day?
On the weekends, its mornings, when the three of us cuddle together in bed and talk.
Any tips on how moms and dads can stay creative while parenting?
Ive been working on learning how to grow plants and have returned to sewing and quilting after years away.
The times I feel worst are when Im trying to do everything and feel like nothing is done well.
), its hard to acquire that attitude.
Is there anything else youd like to share?
When were happy, she is happiest.
