The last seven years, a lot of things have changed around here. My love for Little League Opening Day, well, that isn’t one of them. Year after year, I actually look forward to the early morning wake-up call. The day my boys get all decked out in their clean-long-enough-for-one-picture uniforms. The day so many people […]
Sidelines Small Talk
Twelve baseball teams. Nine basketball teams. Five soccer teams. Yes, with three kids’ combined sporting activities alone, this introvert has been put to the test 26 times when it comes to making small talk with parents in the bleachers and on the sidelines. If you happened to be one of the many to have been […]
The Dangerous Life of a Soccer Mom
You know that term “soccer mom”. It’s cute, right? It implies a dedicated mother who loves to drive carpool, slice oranges, and wash uniforms. (I mean, who doesn’t?) A mom who beams with pride when her offspring shows off his fancy footwork, or a mom who gives her child a boost when she’s down after […]
Kids in Motion *Target Gift Card Giveaway*
“Mom, will you come play baseball with me?” “Mom, will you come play soccer with us?” “Can we play basketball, Mom?” “I’ve got the racquets, mom. Let’s play!” (Neither of them have quite figured out how to pronounce “badminton”, but they sure do know how to hit a birdie.)
10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 95
This week ended with one baseball practice, two basketball games, three birthday parties, and four glasses of wine (ok, maybe I’ll just have one, but I’m going to imagine it’s four). Whew, this parenting thing is no joke. Lesson #1: You people are way more into Marissa Mayer than Broadway musicals. At least my take […]