I knew this day would come. I just thought that he would be older, tween years maybe. I hate you! I wished that you weren’t my mother! What prompted this proclamation? I asked him to read a book. I have been trying to add some academics to his days so that the return to school … Continue reading
Time According to My TBP
On December 22nd it started. It was the first official day of vacation and my son was already worried about his return to school. We counted the days together and he was satisfied that we would have a long break together. His demeanor relaxed when he realized that it would be weeks before he must … Continue reading
Way Too Much!
The build up! The count down! I can’t wait! It is going to be awesome! We knew that we had the perfect surprise gift for him. We knew that he would love the extra-large monitor for his computer! We couldn’t wait to see his face! He talked about the Nerf gun fight that we would … Continue reading
Accept It. Claim it!
Life as a parent is a roller coaster. We feel the ups and downs and the unpredictability of the sudden turns that can leave us feeling queasy. Some days, all we can do is hang on and try to enjoy the ride. Especially, since we know that it will be over before we know it! … Continue reading
This Time of Year
It must be this time of year. Today, I cried looking at my son’s Santa pictures. Each one fantastic, but together…they show how quickly my son is growing up. I cried as I watched the newest Apple commercial. You know the one where it looks like the teenager could care less and then…he really cares … Continue reading
The Translation of the Holiday Letter
If you are a fan of Seinfeld, you will remember the episode where Elaine keeps promoting the fatigue-wearing Eddie from the mail room. Eddie’s ideas for the Peterman catalog were a little…intense. Elaine would take Eddie’s violent war images and wordsmith them to come up with a suitable ad for the catalog. Watch for yourself … Continue reading
Even on Christmas?
As we add felt ornaments to the Advent calendar, my son becomes more and more excited about Christmas. He jumps around and his face lights up; he is excited about all the gifts and at that moment, he looks like any other third grader. Today, the excitement lasted only a short time before the serious questions … Continue reading
Where are you Cindy-Lou Who?
Recently, I wrote about a challenging holiday season. The Tall and The Small was that story. What I shared in that piece is that when you are experiencing real grief and possibly life-altering chaos during the holidays, it is a strange feeling. It is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. Supposed to be. … Continue reading
Those Conversations
Many of you know that I had a meeting with my son’s school on Friday. Actually, not the educators at the building level, but at The District’s administration level. I dreaded the meeting and welcomed it at the same time. Earlier in the week, I was determined to gather all of my ammunition. I was … Continue reading
How Long?
I have an important question… How long? How long will you tolerate less than acceptable for you child? How long will you allow excuses and promises that haven’t been delivered? How long will you ignore situations that eat at you, leaving a bad taste in your mouth? How long will you go against your better judgment? … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato 