And so figure skating was a great vehicle for me to kind of be competitive at something, without having to be big.
I have irrational fears, and they all go back to losing my father as a kid. I've never gotten over it.
It's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul.

