So, as I'm in full holiday mode with all the shopping and parties...WHOOOMP! My kid decides he would like to be on Facebook. It's funny, this whole social media thing. I mean, I'm on it all the time for work. I post about my latest stories and funny stuff but now that my kid wants on.... WOW. … [Read more...]
Top Gift Ideas For the TEEN!
There is no doubt that teens are the hardest ones to buy for. Even more so if you've got boys. Sure it's easy enough to hand over a wad of cash but over the past few months my kid had a chance to check out some of the cool gear as well. Here's are some of his picks (and mine)... TuckShopCo. … [Read more...]
My Very Own Peter Pan
When I was a young girl, especially pre-teen and early teens, I desperately wanted to grow up. I couldn't wait to be able to stay up later, or go places on my own, to wear make-up and drive a car. I wanted to be taken seriously and I just couldn't wait for it to happen. I often hear the statement, … [Read more...]
In All Fairness…
One of the first things you realize when you have your second child is that now the game is all about fairness. Or if not fairness then at least equity. This hit me like a ton of bricks when I was nursing my minutes-old second daughter and addressed her big sister by her then-nickname. I think I … [Read more...]
Beaming
It's funny, you know, with adolescents. There's that constant push and pull in the parent-child dynamic, and just when you think you've got it all figured out, your teenager reminds you that, in fact, you don't know ANYTHING. And sometimes, that's a good thing. After all: as we get older and more … [Read more...]
Tween Personality
My firstborn is at a stage in his life where I often do not enjoy him. I do not enjoy his attitude. I do not enjoy sass and backtalk. I do not enjoy his disrespect. I do not enjoy his rudeness and impatience with his brother and sister. I do not enjoy his disgusting messy bedroom. I do not … [Read more...]
First Child Challenges
My second child bolts up in the morning, gets dressed and makes his bed. My first child rolls out of bed at the last minute and leaves everything everywhere. My second child sits at the dining room table quietly doing all or most of his borrow-a-book homework the day after it is assigned, knowing … [Read more...]
When the Stage is Calling You…
If your child is showing strong talent in something like sports, there’s no shortage of coaches and more serious teams to foster that passion, right? I have a few friends who’s kids are dynamos in figure skating and hockey. But what happens when you have child who’s interested in performing arts? … [Read more...]
Pretty
“Mom…why are you trying to look so pretty?” This from my ten year-old daughter today. There was nothing in particular going on this morning, other than my second-day hair. I did my hair up, as I usually do every second day. I call these updos (from sock buns to French braids to chignons) … [Read more...]
All Ready For Back To School – Not!
I made a small list when I went away just before school started for my daughter to accomplish before first day back. Shine your shoes. Organize your binders. Clean out your knapsack (she had used it at camp this summer). Sassy had 4 days to accomplish these tasks. Sassy did none of … [Read more...]
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