Deal starts his first all day camp this week. He really wants to participate in the fun camp activities but is nervous about being there all day long. He's always been my homebody. I'm not sure exactly what makes him so nervous other than his general timid, sweet nature. I try to … [Read more...] about Summer Camp & Sports Safety – Child Abuse Prevention Tips From Kidpower.org
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Happy Birthday Deal! – 5:00 Fridays for Kids
Guess how much I love you? Today my baby boy is 7. Deal was born sunnyside up, an apt indicator of his personality and outlook. My sweet Deal is quite simply the most darling little boy I know. I'm biased, but if you met him you would concur. He is shyly quiet but … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Deal! – 5:00 Fridays for Kids
Daddy’s Drink – 5:00 Fridays
Mac Daddy is the ultimate dad. He has been since day one. I never loved him more than when I watched him cradle newborn baby Bird in the middle of the night when we brought him home from the hospital. Our house was a disheveled disaster as we were in the midst of … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Drink – 5:00 Fridays
The Last Day of School is a Welcome Change
Here are my boys on the first day of school. Deal was entering first grade, and Bird was starting third grade. They are eager, happy, excited. My boys love school and are razzed about the prospect of learning. They share an interest in learning about other cultures and … [Read more...] about The Last Day of School is a Welcome Change
Mom Congress Revolution
I was recently North Carolina's delegate to Parenting magazine's Mom Congress. I didn't get to wear a sash or a crown, but there was no swimsuit competition so for that I am grateful. I was thrilled to travel to Washington, D.C. and cavort with fellow mom activists who are … [Read more...] about Mom Congress Revolution
Conversation
This is what Sunday morning conversations are like in my house: Deal: "I'm Hungary." Bird: "Let's go to Turkey!" Mac Daddy: "And get some Greece!" Me: Face palm. … [Read more...] about Conversation
