So I started participating in the writer’s workshop over MamaKatsLosinIt at a couple of weeks ago because I was in desperate need of some inspiration, plus I was eager to get to know some new bloggers, but last week I didn’t write anything. Who knew that even with a little inspiration I’d still struggle? I […]
Having a sex talk with a middle schooler
May 13, 2011 · by · 4 Comments
I always knew in the back of my mind the day would come when we Paul would have to sit down and have the talk with Nick. I say Paul because everyone knows we have that particular talk with the same sex child, right? Right? Thank you for agreeing with me on this because Paul […]
A nearly perfect Sunday
April 27, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
So I’ve been sitting here today feeling all crabby and I’m totally blaming it on the weather because I certainly can’t be expected to be all happy and positive when the sky is gray and the rain is falling, with temperatures in the 40’s. Sure I have the cutest polka dotted rain boots ever, but […]
Sleepovers and letting go
April 22, 2011 · by · 4 Comments
A couple of Saturdays ago as I lingered in bed for a little while, appreciating that it was the weekend and I had no early morning breakfasts or lunches to prepare for the kids, Nick appeared in my room and snuggled up next to me – he’s twelve so this is really, really special. He asked if his friend […]
When raising a future environmentalist bites you in the ass
February 8, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
A couple of weeks ago I got really annoyed with our school district. I know, I know, shocking right? I mean me? Annoyed? Oh, whatever.Basically, they send out a school calendar, which undoubtedly will be revised and reprinted and sent to families again and maybe again. There was a scheduled day off for students, however, […]
Shoveling is NOT the greener choice when it comes to snow removal
January 21, 2011 · by · 1 Comment
We are being hit with yet another winter storm here in the northeast, yet another reminder and motivator for finding opportunities to move to where the palm trees grow. So school was canceled and Paul got up extra early to take care of the driveway before leaving for work on the slippery roads. The prediction […]
Disney Devastation
December 3, 2010 · by · Leave a Comment
As I sit here typing this I’m looking across the room at Cody, my son with autism, happily watching YouTube videos on his laptop, headphones on, oblivious to the news I have to tell him. Literally since we returned home from our last trip to Walt Disney World in December 2007, he has asked almost every […]
