Slice-of-life stories about parenthood
In honor of Mother's Day, I'd like to open with a poem Little's class recited that I thought was so sweet. (Imagine your little ones' voices as you read it.) Mommy, I love you, For all that you do. You kiss me and hug me, 'Cause you love me too. You feed me and need me, To teach you to play. So smile, because I love you, On this Mother's Day! … [Read more...]
My memory is a funny thing. It turns out if I give it some time, it works. A little bit at least. So this week's lessons include some of last week's that I thought I'd lost. I know, it's like an early Mother's Day gift or something. Lesson #1: Based on what I witnessed (and perhaps took part in) at our district's event, I'm pretty sure school auctions should wait until after the open bar and … [Read more...]
Lesson #1: Technology can bring me to tears. Let me explain. So, I'm about to give away my trade secret. Are you ready for this? Don't tell anyone — ok? — but I take lots of notes on my phone each week in prep for my Lessons posts. It's true, my memory gets so watered down after a week of "no"s, "now"s, and "what do you say"s, that I have to have some sort of reference to bring me back to … [Read more...]
This week has been a crazy emotional roller coaster for people everywhere. There's been sadness, stress, fear, and relief. I find that in those times, it can be hard to know what to say, or how to move forward. I'm trying my best to do just that by laughing at the funny little moments that I should be cherishing, but might not really be able to in the moment, and by sharing my laughs with you. … [Read more...]
What a whirlwind of a week it's been. If you know me and have been waiting for an email, phone call, or smile, my apologies. Now that I'm getting back into the swing of things after a few days out of the country, I'll get back to you when my iPhone stops erasing all my contacts. Which may be never. So if you're getting really annoyed, just imagine me (and the other folks in my family) as a penguin … [Read more...]
Well, my friends, I was under a pile of kleenex the weather this week, so I’m afraid the icks made me less observant/insightful/inspired. I just couldn’t take on the pressure of my 100th lessons post today, but that didn’t stop me entirely. Here goes… Lesson #1: When a little one is learning to talk, we all tend to project what we want to hear her say. “I think she just said ‘Love … [Read more...]
Happy Easter, Spring Break, and birthday to Big! That's right, it's been a huge, sugary, fun-filled week around here. (But let's face it, it hasn't all been pretty...) Lesson #1: As Lenny put it, if Pink weren't the youngest, and the only girl, and so adorable, she wouldn't get away with nearly as much. (Even Big said, "I don't remember being this funny when I was little!") … [Read more...]
Happy Spring Break to those of you enjoying some school-free fun! We're lucky to be spending a few days with cousins visiting from out of town. (That's right, March Madness is really more about 9 people sharing 1 bathroom than basketball around here right now. Especially after the game which shall not be named on Friday.) Lesson #1: Pink takes after her dad when it comes to singing. She's … [Read more...]
I don't know about you, but we didn't catch any leprechauns last night — try as we might. If you did, let me know your secret. I'll even give you a pot of gold for your troubles. (Pink shoved one up her nose spit one out when she was tasting the Lucky Charms the little buggers left the kids.) … [Read more...]
I know, I know. We lost an hour today. But as my lovely friend Cristie (of The Right Hand Mom) wrote on Facebook this morning, "One hour closer to summer!" And Friday, for that matter. Lesson #1: If you want to scare your kid straight, have him get toothpaste in his eye. Because as Big said, "It hurts when you get mint in your eyes. That's why policemen use peppermint spray." … [Read more...]
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