Author Archives: melissafacewrites

by Melissa Face When my daughter’s kindergarten teacher called me at 10:00 in the morning, I stepped outside my own classroom and took her call. Delaney had woken up with a cough and hoarse voice, and though I was hoping she would get through the school day, I was also expecting she might not. ***FullContinue reading “Another Myth of Motherhood”

by Melissa Face Dressing Delaney was simple last year because her school required a uniform. Each day she wore a plaid jumper over a white polo, with matching navy tights and black Mary Janes.  Life was easy then. There may have been no room for creativity, but there was also no room for arguments. ThisContinue reading “I Look Awesome!”

by Melissa Face I was worried about the start of school this year. I wasn’t sure how the kids would do without me. And honestly, I wasn’t sure if I would be okay without them. This summer was an emotional one for us. I lost my grandmother, and my children experienced death for the firstContinue reading “Mother-ship”

by Melissa Face ***Previously published in September Sasee. *** I’ve been thinking about my childhood, longing for the simpler days, and wishing I could clean up my life’s messes the way you would mop your kitchen linoleum. One section, then another.  “Good as new,” you’d say. I liked when you picked me up from schoolContinue reading “Granny”

  by Melissa Face My family and I walked into one of our favorite fast food chains the other day. I immediately recognized the young woman across the room at the drive-thru window, and she noticed me. She removed her headset and called to another employee to switch places with her so she could comeContinue reading “Back to School Thoughts”