Number 3 packed up all his stuff for Zones last night. He had to have two bags packed — his swim backpack with his stuff for the pool and then another bag with pajamas and regular clothes and some extra towels. This morning I checked to make sure he had everything he needed before […]
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Sometimes you just need a little help.
I get lots of emails from people asking me to promote their products, businesses, books, Etsy shops, etc. Most of them either don’t interest me or I mean to reply, but I just lose track of time or forget about the email altogether. But last week I got an email from a local woman who […]
Let them eat cake.
I rented Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark for Numbers 2 through 5 to watch this weekend. There were a couple parts I knew might be a little scary for Number 5 (who is 6 years old), so I gave her some warning and told her to close her eyes, especially […]
If you can only give your kids one thing, GIVE THEM THIS.
The other day I told you how I took Number 3 to his Zones practice. There were about 40 kids and just as many parents there. Some of the kids who were there have been to this meet already, so it’s not all that scary or intimidating. But for other kids, it’s their first time. It’s also not […]
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People often tell me how “brave” I am for putting stuff out there. I don’t really see it as brave. I guess it started out as trying to let moms know they aren’t alone in their struggles with motherhood or depression or marriage or weight loss or whatever. The more I shared, the more I wanted […]
He’s gonna be just fine.
If you read Tuesday’s post, you know that Number 3 qualified for Zones, which is a swim meet for the top nine to fourteen-year-old swimmers on the East Coast. It’s a pretty big honor and opportunity to be able to go. Before the meet (which is Easter weekend), all swimmers are required to attend one of […]
