Real life, raising kids and trying to raise them to be good people takes a lot of work. It's all about (appearing) effortless, yet there's so much effort. You do it the best you can.

I had a ton of animals; I had a goat growing up, a bunch of rabbits, a vegetable garden.

I do prenatal yoga and walk a lot.

I love that time when all you want to do is cocoon with your baby in your own little world, when you carry them around all the time in a little pouch or sling.

This was a different kind of a kiss, not one that leads to something, but a hard, painful one.It was a goodbye kiss.

The earlier you admit to your mistakes, the more time you would have to learn and grow from them.

Parents had some kind of sin radar, Claire thought. They always called when you were in the middle of something you just knew they'd consider wrong. Or at least risky.

I like a family guy. He must be fun, must like to go out, and has to respect his mom... my family is very important, so it should be likewise for him.

Sing Me no songs tell me no tales cry me no tears, but remember me kindly.

The economy is in trouble, schools are in trouble, and people have been leaving the city in droves for a long, long time.

The global crisis is caused by pathologies inherent in the global financial system itself.

I lift heavy weights and sprint, but I am so bad at it that I develop severe injuries.

You are very harsh.' 'I have seen the world.