I should have known this day was coming. My friends told me and told me. And I guess I thought I had dodged a bullet. But no.
I’ve always changed Charlie in front of the girls. Most times, they’ve even helped out. I thought they were clearly aware that Charlie was different. In fact, I know [...]
It’s been quite a week. I’m sure you’ve noticed the posts have been few and far between. I’m trying to get back on track… but darn, if it’s not hard.
Part of my dilemma is, I think, that I’ve been tweeting more - you know, on twitter (you can follow me here). The [...]
I can’t remember the last night that I slept through completely. Last night was no exception.
Ames was up in the middle of the night with what appeared to be a Charley-horse. I rubbed her leg and she fell back to sleep. (And yes, I packed a banana in her lunch)
Charlie was up [...]
Ever have one of those moments that just leaves you reeling? That you relive and relive inside your head and still can’t make it make sense?
I had one of them today.
In the midst of what started out as an innocent conversation, an adult said something that I considered inappropriate to my daughter. [...]
I had one of those moments today - one of those moments that I realize is wildly petty and yet, I can’t help myself.
Today, my girls went to a tea party. The invite said to dress up in your best dress and bring a pal (i.e. stuffed animal or doll) for tea. [...]
Parenting is staying up later than you want to because your four year old dropped her favorite stuffed animal (yes, Ducky) in the loo… before she flushed. Another load of laundry is in order.
What’s your “Parenting is…” moment?
From the Philadelphia Home and School Association:
Do you want to protect your child from unwanted calls and contacts from military recruiters?
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that school districts automatically release the name, address and phone number of your child to military recruiters unless parents sign an opt out or student exclusion [...]
Yesterday was not one of my finest days… It was complete day #1 of Chris being in Germany. And it showed.
It started off well enough. I got the kiddos to school and headed to the Y where I did a respectable (for me) 5k. I rushed back, made myself presentable and [...]
So here’s my morning in a nutshell…
Me: Eat your breakfast.
Charlie (2): I don’t want it.
Me: Why not? You asked for cereal.
Charlie: I want cereal, not Cheerios.
Me: Cheerios is cereal.
Charlie: No, I don’t want Cheerios. I want cereal.
Me (getting irritated): Charlie, this IS cereal.
Charlie: I don’t [...]
There’s no doubt that this has been a busy week at my house - what with it being my last day at b5media, Amy having a visit at Children’s Hospital, birthdays and work obligations… So I know the kids are exhausted.
That said, the complete meltdown this morning? Totally didn’t see it [...]
