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Life Cycle of a Headache

It started with a trip to Starbucks. I decided that I would be a much better parent, if I stopped for that caramel latte that I thought about all day. In my mind, I pictured my perfectly prepared coffee in a calm environment.  I had twenty minutes before the nanny expected me. I smiled. It … Continue reading →

2013 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 25,000 times in 2013. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 9 sold-out performances for that many … Continue reading →

The Tall and The Small

We have two trees that are decorated in our home. One is tall and beautiful.  It is decorated with white lights and a variety of shiny ornaments.  Each year, we place my son’s new Santa picture in a miniature frame and find a special place of honor among all the branches.  I take great pleasure … Continue reading →

The Thankfuls Vs The Wants

Because Thanksgiving is just a few days away, we have been talking a lot about being thankful.  We spoke about those less fortunate than us and all that we have. During this discussion, I could have predicted some of my son’s answers: I’m thankful for all my electronics and I’m thankful for the guys that … Continue reading →

That House

Today, I went with my mother to see my grandma.  She still lives in her three-story house that she entertained friends, cared for her grandchildren, and hosted holiday parties. Those things don’t happen anymore. That house used to be filled with life and now it seems big, dark and empty.  It is too much for her, … Continue reading →

Eff You, Diorama!!

Before I was a parent, I was a judging teacher.  I’m not proud of it, but it’s true. I am not saying that all childless teachers are judging, but I was on a high soap box about my knowledge of good parenting.  I used to think that if a parent was not willing to read … Continue reading →

Halloween Report…No, Thank you!

According to my son, the Halloween party at school was okay.  According to my son’s teacher, she said that my son held it together during the third grade “Harvest Party Rotation” quite well.  There were several activities that he opted out of, but when adults asked if he wanted to participate he would answer, “No, … Continue reading →

Almost Wordless Wednesday-Pumpkin Edition

The annual trip to the pumpkin patch is a favorite family tradition.  We have done this trip in both rainy weather and sunny weather and I think that sunny is so much better!  Because the weather was gorgeous on Sunday, we took the opportunity to venture out to a local farm and get our pumpkin … Continue reading →

Preparing

Now that it is officially back to school season and the freedom of summer has started to fade, parents all around are planning for the first day of school.  Families are trying on clothes to see what can be saved and what must be donated in order to make room for new school clothes. Moms are piling into SUVs, … Continue reading →