This past week Number 3 had his 3rd grade music program at school. You know, the one where a hundred kids stand up on the risers and sing about 147 songs. The one where unless you got there 20 minutes early and sit in the front row, you have a hard time seeing your kid. […]
Lessons I've Learned
Number 6 and the Blowfish
This morning I went to the dentist. The last time I went was about a year ago. And that wasn’t for a check-up; I haven’t had one of those in a few years. It was because I had a tooth that hurt so bad I couldn’t take it anymore. I don’t have a fear of the dentist; […]
You may not smell the smoke, but for your kids’ sake, wake up and smell the coffee.
Your kid lies to you. Your honor roll student. Your president of the student body. Your All-State athlete. Even your girl scout. Sure, there may be one exception to the rule somewhere, but those kids are few and far between. Of course, the degree of the lie varies. But it happens. So don’t be stupid. […]
Let’s all live our best lives!
When I was in second grade, I remember helping a girl in my class with a math problem. She looked at me and she said, “You’re a really good teacher!” That was, and still is, one of the best feelings I’ve ever had in my whole life. I’ve always liked helping other people. Teaching other […]
Family game night always looks like so much fun…when it’s someone ELSE’S family.
About 2 months ago, I started Operation Organization. It was initiated for several reasons. A combination of several major stressful events occurring simultaneously had me feeling seriously out-of-control. I was wasting tremendous amounts of time looking for things that would have been easily located if the house was picked up. And I wanted a place […]
The best. present. ever.
When you are under 3, and you get your first “baby” for Christmas, it is the best. present. ever. When you are between 5 and 9, babies are, well, for babies, and when you get an Easy Bake Oven for Christmas, that is the best. present. ever. When you are in the double digits, Easy […]