Bird is 10 years old today. 10. We've entered the double digit zone. I'm bracing myself. I see wine and DSW in my future. I also see a hazy future and an equally hazy past. Where have 10 years gone? What has shaped this child of mine during these years? I don't want to … [Read more...] about Bird is 10
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Camped Out
I never went to camp. We dropped off my first born at sleepaway camp for the first time yesterday (just look at those views!!!). I was actually not very supportive of this venture but played along as mothers so often do. I knew in my head that it would be good for him. I knew … [Read more...] about Camped Out
My Favorite Holiday – Wordless Wednesday
The Fruits of My Son’s Impulse Buy – Wordless Wednesday
They Only Look Like the Worst Cupcakes Ever
Note: The title of this post is not about the cupcakes in that photo above. My friend Jennie (whom I refer to as a sister from another mother and father) was just in town to launch her fantastic new cookbook, Homemade with Love. My 9 year old son, Bird, has been fascinated … [Read more...] about They Only Look Like the Worst Cupcakes Ever
The Media Lacks Compassion (and Sense!) When It Comes to Steubenville
I have two little boys asleep upstairs. They are small enough to still hold my hand in parking lots and say "I love you" unabashedly. They are wild and loud and energetic, yet possess a certain pensive quality that sneaks out when they are reading or daydreaming. They are both … [Read more...] about The Media Lacks Compassion (and Sense!) When It Comes to Steubenville
Live and Learn
There are some things that you cannot learn just from someone telling you it is so. We've all been teenagers and can vouch for this, no? Bird and Deal are still too young to delve into teenage impropriety; they are young enough to dip their toes into puerile mischief and listen … [Read more...] about Live and Learn