It seems from reading most of these posts that most people have a very regimented approach to sleep. I always find it amazing that people can be such warm and loving parents during the day but then, once the sun goes down, everything changes. It is amazing that in Western culture we force our … [Read more...]
the gift of sleep
There are a few gifts that are important to give our children no matter what. We need to teach them what I call "life skills". These include, among other things, manners, looking people in the eye, knowing how to swim, trying new foods, eating a balanced diet and perhaps most important of all - … [Read more...]
On Nightlights
All 3 of my boys sleep with nightlights in their bedrooms. My husband and I also have a nightlight in our bedroom. And? There's one in the upstairs hallway as well. So why is my house seemingly lit up like a Christmas tree in the dark of the night? Because my husband is scared of … [Read more...]
The Sleep List
One of my daughters, now twelve years old, has always been a champion delayer of sleep. From the time we brought her tiny little newborn body home she would fight sleep until everyone in the house was beyond reason. She was a beautiful baby, with wide curious eyes and white blond hair. Her skin was … [Read more...]
Five Little Words
When Cuyler was almost 3 and still not talking I wasn't sure I would ever hear his voice.If he would ever call me "Mommy" . If he would ever tell me he loves me.Then he started talking and I was grateful to hear his voice. He was saying single words. Then putting words together. … [Read more...]
Dad: A Report Card
I found a handwritten note on my pillow last night after Pea had gone to bed. This note was entitled "Dad: A Second Year Report Card" and featured a series of grades on my conduct as a Father. This report card was written anonymously, but upon further inspection, there were a few telltale … [Read more...]
My relationship with Bayview Village
Many many years ago, (i.e 19 years ago), I worked as an assistant marketing director at Bayview Village Shopping Centre.It was a 12 week contract that kinda fell on my lap.The pace was fast and furious and it was indeed a great experience to be behind the scenes of fashion shows, direct mail pieces, … [Read more...]
Write to the Future – AND A GIVEAWAY
The concept of time travel continues to thrill and intrigue us all. Ask a handful of friends what superpower they'd most like, and after the ever-popular "ability to make yourself invisible" (oh how I wish for this a million times a day!), the ability to travel through time is right up … [Read more...]
Barbie – Educating my children
I'm going to go out on a limb here to state the obvious - I'm not a perfect mom. I will never win "Mom of the Year" awards for the ability to bounce a quarter off of one's bed because of an awesome triple-folded tuck of the sheets. Though, I'm pretty sure I could win an award based on my … [Read more...]
Kyra-osity Indeed.
I have always enjoyed Kyra Sedgwick. I adore her taste in men (Kevin Bacon...still HOT), her taste in movie roles (she was in Singles...a movie that pretty much defined who I am), and she looks exactly like my sister. But now, you guys?I LOVE HER.She was on David Letterman this week. And she … [Read more...]
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