Much is made of the drama and headaches that come with raising tween and teen girls. Much is made because there is much to vent about. We are just in the beginning of it with Elena, and already I can tell we have some stormy days ahead. But there is also much to be excited … [Read more...] about Broccoli, Chocolate, Tweens and an Evening With John Green
Kids
We’re Just a Bunch of Hallo-Weenies
Take a look at these beautiful pumpkins ... Eli's is the Minecraft Creeper pumpkin, Elena's is her own personal design, and mine are the painted ones. Why painted? Because I actually despise carving pumpkins. You want to know what makes them especially beautiful? I didn't … [Read more...] about We’re Just a Bunch of Hallo-Weenies
The Kids (and Their Friends) Are Alright
A very long time ago, when my babies were still in diapers, I remember reading something that stuck with me all these years. I can't remember the book, or the author, but the idea was this: a child who sings is a happy child. And so whenever I would overhear my kids singing to … [Read more...] about The Kids (and Their Friends) Are Alright
“I Will Cut You For a Fake Dollar” (The Norman Rockwell Painting You Never Saw)
If you walked into our home around 5:45 p.m. yesterday, you would've found a Normal Rockwell-esque scene. Mike was preparing dinner for the four of us. I was setting the table and pouring drinks. Elena and Eli were sitting together on the couch, nary a screen in sight, … [Read more...] about “I Will Cut You For a Fake Dollar” (The Norman Rockwell Painting You Never Saw)
The Proverbs According to Eli
Have you ever said something to your kids only to have them look at you as if you sprouted three heads? The other day I used what I thought was a common saying. Eli was trying to decide if he wanted to play with one of the neighborhood kids who was outside or wait for an … [Read more...] about The Proverbs According to Eli