January 7, 2013
Big, Beautiful and Sparkly
So it’s the first day of school, after Christmas break. Mothers around the country are sighing relief. Finally, the kids … Read More “Big, Beautiful and Sparkly”
Tag: parenting anecdotes
December 14, 2012
When You Wake Up…
My kids get up early in the morning, every morning. Every since my Mack was a baby, he would never … Read More “When You Wake Up…”
November 1, 2012
Bikes and Ghouls
I love Halloween. And I was reminded when I popped onto facebook this morning and everyone was all like, “Look … Read More “Bikes and Ghouls”
October 23, 2012
Whose Fault Is It Anyway?
It’s hard to know who to blame for a hard week. Family is such a complex network of faux pas, … Read More “Whose Fault Is It Anyway?”
October 5, 2012
Irrational Fears: The Climax
There are fears, and then there are great fears. I remember as a child having some vivid memories of bugs … Read More “Irrational Fears: The Climax”
September 27, 2012
Tiny Little Infuriating Kid Toys
Thank you, Taco “Place”, for the fabulous two new additions to our family. The two little monsters that you gave … Read More “Tiny Little Infuriating Kid Toys”
September 19, 2012
Vegas, Baby!
Some Vegas Highlights: *Kids can’t do illicit drugs in Vegas. So without thinking we needed to explain this, my … Read More “Vegas, Baby!”
September 7, 2012
Mom, Why Are You Watching Me?!
Mack, my 8 year old, was doing his homework today. We had come up with an outstanding solution to our … Read More “Mom, Why Are You Watching Me?!”
August 31, 2012
Emotion: Frustration
OK, we recently started doing a “feelings” chart. No, I don’t know exactly why. It’s just how it happens. You … Read More “Emotion: Frustration”
August 20, 2012
Outside the Lines
Outside the lines. Different. Special Soul. Intelligent. Doesn’t pay attention. In another world. Very busy. Phrases I have heard … Read More “Outside the Lines”