As I have mentioned before my daughter is not a girly-girl. When she plays with her pals she is usually the Bad Guy or The Superhero or, sometimes, The Boy. She will, on occasion, get out her Hannah Montana make-up and perform with a pal but usually this is not her top choice. She is sporty and loud … [Read more...]
Life Lessons and an Unwilling 6-year-old
Since my mom became ill things have changed a lot around our house. I've been spending more and more time and TONS of emotional energy on her care. Arranging playdates for my kids so that I can take my mom to chemo, missing soccer games and dinners at home, attending doctors appointments and … [Read more...]
Kids Who Compete
I was a total non-athlete as a kid. I was a bit overweight and a lot lazy. Plus, I was intimidated by the thought of competition - basically I was afraid to look stupid in front of my friends. I especially hated Track & Field and Cross Country. I was so jealous of the kids who ran fast or jumped … [Read more...]
Boundaries
I'm going through a transition. Well, multiple actually but I'm referring to a particular parenting shift with my son. This, of course, has not happened over night. In fact it has been happening in subtle ways since he was born. But it has now reached a point where I have to make some major … [Read more...]
I Miss You!
11 days is a loooooong time to be away. Of course I miss my husband and my friends and my parents but there is someone I just need to see. Someone I need to hug and squeeze and spend some time with so badly. She, my favourite girl in the world, watched the Chelsea football match her brother and … [Read more...]
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Finally the day is here! My 9-year-old son and I have been planning this trip for ages and today we are actually on our way. No more "5 more sleeps". No more packing or planning or wishing. Here it is! And we are two very lucky people. Tonight we leave my hubby and 6-year-old daughter for an 11 day … [Read more...]
I Guess I Should Still Dream…
Last night when I was putting my 9-year-old son to bed we had a really interesting conversation. First of all I should tell you that my son is incredibly practical and reaslistic for a kid his age. Logic and reason definitely prevail over creativity and fantasy. He was asking me about when he will … [Read more...]
Battle of the Moms – Megan, Lil, and Alexis Grace
This year's American Idol doesn't only offer some really great talent but it also offers some insight into what I consider to be somewhat of a disturbing trend. This year there are three very talented young women who also happen to be moms competing for the American Idol title. Now don't worry, … [Read more...]
The Outburst. Fellow moms, what do you think?
This weekend we were in a party haze, especially my daughter. It wasn't something we consciously decided but circumstances created. Friday night sleepover, two birthday parties on Saturday where she knew only the Birthday girl, get together on Saturday night with another family, Birthday party on … [Read more...]
His Current Obsession
Of course I love my children. And, like most moms, I think they are totally the bomb. But part of this is that there are things I truly admire about them. Things that are quirky and unique and represent something that sets them apart. These things, for the most part, are qualities that I didn't … [Read more...]
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