Around the web, on Facebook and blogs everywhere, proud parents are documenting their children's first days of school. I'm not here to make fun of any of you that stood your children in front of your homes or the bus so you could take that picture. I love seeing them in their … [Read more...] about The First Day of School Still Happens Whether You Make a Fancy Sign or Not
Kids
I Am Myself, Like You Somehow
So much of observing kids seems to revolve around picking out the traits that resemble the relatives that came before them. She has my eyes, that's totally something you would do, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and so on. What fascinates me the most, though, is … [Read more...] about I Am Myself, Like You Somehow
Hanging Up The Floaties
I'm not sure why I was so surprised. After three months of swimming lessons this spring and spending nearly every day in the pool during the month of June, we have a swimmer. One day last week Eli asked if he could try jumping off the diving board without his life jacket. … [Read more...] about Hanging Up The Floaties
The Parenting Trifecta: Intuition, Faith and Well-Timed Cocktails
On Sunday afternoon, we dropped Elena off at her first sleep-away camp. As I helped Elena label and pack her things into a plastic tote last weekend, I couldn't help but wonder how we got here. I can so easily see myself 10 years ago, molded to the couch cushions and nursing … [Read more...] about The Parenting Trifecta: Intuition, Faith and Well-Timed Cocktails
The Magic Package
What if I told you there existed a magic package that would bring peace and collaboration amongst siblings? What if I told you that there existed a magic package that could make crafting with children enjoyable for those of us who dread it? What if I told you there existed … [Read more...] about The Magic Package