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...]
Dear Gaffer on your Fourth Birthday
(I borrowed this idea from another mom's website) Dear Sherman, You were such a wee little thing when you were born that I cannot believe what a tall, vibrant, powerful girl you are. Tomorrow when we all wake up, you will be four. "I'm too tiny." Sherman is not your real name. I … [Read more...]