Dear Nicholas, Wow. Thirteen. As in thirteen years. Not weeks or months. Years. I remember when I recited your age according to weeks or months, but that seems so long ago. I don’t think I realized how truly fast time flies until I had kids. It’s so true what everyone says about enjoying every minute when […]
When apple picking leads to planking
September 28, 2011 · by · 3 Comments
When Cody and Nick were little we spent many hours at the playground. I loved to watch them run (and sometimes tumble) and giggle, climb and slide, swing and scream their little heads off practice their outdoor voices, all while absorbing the sunshine and fresh air. Of course I often timed it according to nap time, […]
Mechatar Robot – Review and {Giveaway}
September 27, 2011 · by ·
I’m not the type of grown-up to play with handheld toys, be interested in virtual reality, or think robots are cool. That’s not totally true. I’d think robots were cool if there was one that would come and do all of my cleaning for me. You’d think with the Jetsons introducing us to such incredible futuristic […]
A hike and a realization – a pretty perfect day
September 22, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
We’ve recently found ourselves with a lot more time to spend together as a family, especially on the weekends. While the reason for this has caused a great deal of stress, I also realize we have to take advantage of it and enjoy every chance we can to spend time together. The tricky part is […]
The power of a buffalo wing
September 8, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
Once upon a time there was a vegetarian named Nick…… Nearly three years ago Nick declared he wanted to be a vegetarian. I asked if he was sure, truly believing it wouldn’t last more than a few days. I mean, he’s a kid, and at that time he was only ten years old and kids like […]
Facebook and kids
September 5, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
This post has been on my mind for a long while now. I was one of those parents who allowed my child to have a Facebook account before the legal age. He expressed that all of his friends had accounts and that he just had to have one, too, but that wasn’t the reason I […]
8th Grade
August 30, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
I vaguely remember 8th grade. I know it was an awkward time for me. I had friends, but I don’t remember really feeling completely comfortable in my own skin. Today is Nick’s first day of 8th grade and he was actually eager to get back to school and even asked to arrive early this morning. […]
I don’t care what anyone thinks – a lesson from a 12-year old
July 14, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
I love how laid back that summertime is, at least for the most part. I mean there’s still an alarm to set for Paul on his work days and Cody attends summer school three days a week, but aside from that, I like the relaxed feel of a bright sunny day. Yesterday after shoving Paul […]
Sometimes it’s actually cool to go to school
June 20, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
Last Friday Paul thought he’d be the cool(er) parent and surprise Nick with an announcement when he arrived home from school. He asked Nick if his locker had been cleaned out and if all of his school stuff had been taken care of since it was one day shy of officially being summer vacation. Nick curiously answered […]
