'I think I need to write about sex"This sentence hung in the air when I uttered it to my wife who was plowing through season 2 of Downton Abbey in the bed next to me the other night. Considering this television show has replaced any chance at any action lately, I thought it fairly … [Read more...]
The other “evil things” that parents need to remember
The other morning I was driving my two oldest to middle school as I always do. But this morning there was something different. Something terrible. Right in front of my other younger children's elementary school was a car that had crashed into a concrete street lamp post - you know … [Read more...]
The Joy of Reading Together: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
One of the experiences I treasured most about having young kids was reading together at bedtime. Sparkling tots fresh out of the tub, nestled together under blankets to listen to countless stories of superheroes, fairies, princesses and many more. In those days, often read the same books … [Read more...]
The Way They Play – Part III
We bought Ava Scarlett a bunch of wooden furniture pieces (by Plan Toys) at Christmas, and for her birthday, so she would have ideal living arrangements for her ever-growing collection of Calico Critters. All the stuff is arranged in an armoire we have in the TV room, all on the middle shelf, which … [Read more...]
Just B cause
When Hudson was a baby and toddler he had no comfort vices. Didn't suck his thumb, used a soother for about 10 minutes, no special stuffy that he cherished and no one blanket that he loved. We tried to offer him these things, especially the blanket as when traveling we thought the familiarity of one … [Read more...]
These Days
My kids are both off school for March Break this week, and though we haven't planned a whole lot of things to do specifically, just not having to rush around in the morning has got to be one of the sweetest parts, for me.These days, by the time I wake up and head to the kitchen, I tend to see … [Read more...]
I’m with the band
I wasn't always fat. I distinctly remember playing house league basketball between the ages of 9-11 feeling somewhat lean. I also remember the peanut butter years. The globs and globs of peanut butter I would sit and eat with white bread in front of Jo and Tootie and Blair and Natalie as my voice … [Read more...]
Waiting for the waitlist to end
Well it finally happened. Ryley came home today from school with this in his knapsack:He is very excited that he has been invited to a party. A party for a girl in his SK class - Not a friend of one of his siblings, not a friend of the family, but a girl who he now calls a friend. … [Read more...]
surviving dress shopping with teenage daughters
My daughters went to a formal dance a few weeks ago As it always is, two children from the same family are always always very different First girl finds a very well priced fabulous dress that fits her perfectly (I mean perfectly) on the very first hanger She runs to me and says 'done. And I will … [Read more...]
I should thank you
Some weekends are a blur, bouncing between social, parental and extended family responsibilities can leave you breathless in your front hallway, 12 year-old dog looking at you, random sock in mouth, like she has never seen you before. This past weekend was like that. A Friday night embarking on a … [Read more...]
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