This Woman

I woke up this morning and thought about This Woman that I haven’t seen in years but who is in unimaginable pain. The kind that everyone knows that someday they could face, but no one wants to admit it. She was lucky enough to be married to her best friend for 24 years, but has now … Continue reading →

This Time Thing

Have you ever watched your child when he didn’t know that your eyes were on him? Have you noticed the way his mouth moves when he’s reading a book silently or he’s building Legos with intense focus? Have you noticed the way he eats his food when he’s distracted by the TV or when he’s … Continue reading →

The Usually of Homeschooling

Before I was a homeschooling parent, I couldn’t picture it. As a veteran teacher with a MA in Curriculum Development, I wasn’t sure that even I would know how. I realize now that was fear talking. Fear of the “what ifs” and stepping away from the expected. Fear of isolation and fear of power struggles … Continue reading →

‘Twas The Day Before Super Bowl

‘Twas the day before Super Bowl and all through WA State. The 12th Man was shopping and planning their plate! While ladies grabbed up all their blue and green gear, Their hubs were out buying big screens and good beer.   The fans they are men, they are women, and child. They scream and they yell and … Continue reading →

The Invisible Boys

My boy has four invisible friends that we’ve never met. In fact, he’s never met them either…not in real life. Over time, my TBP has found a group of fellow video gamers that he plays with daily. Sometimes the four of them play together and other days it’s any combination of them. They have learned … Continue reading →

Reflections From This Birthday Girl

Like New Years Eve and the beginning of a new school year, I find myself reflecting. I often do the same on my birthday. What I know is that the birthdays of today are quieter than those in my twenties. The parties aren’t as late in the night and they aren’t as crowded. Those birthdays … Continue reading →

Are You the Fun One?

If you are lucky like me, you are parenting your child with someone who you love and respect. Parenting is a marathon and a team is absolutely necessary. I know that my son is aware of our distinct differences. I am the schooling, zombie battling, sticking to the rules and allowance chart mama. If there’s … Continue reading →

Blink Of An Eye Journey

The other day, I found an old video on a forgotten video camera. It showed my son’s birthday (I think it was his 2nd or 3rd) and Christmas morning from the following year. I was mesmerized by what I saw on that two-inch screen. Images of my son opening presents, dancing and celebrating the moment. … Continue reading →

The Blog Choices

In the past, I used this blog as a vehicle to work through parenting struggles. During the early days, those confused and worry about the future days, tantrums and intensities provided me with lots of material. I am thankful for the support and answers that came from the blog, either directly or indirectly. I am … Continue reading →

Proud Mama Keep On…

I am proud of my son. Today, he took risks and attended a computer animation class in the city. He didn’t know anyone and many others came with friends. He didn’t participate the whole time, but he listened and observed and walked away with some new techniques. I told My TBP that when I take … Continue reading →