We were all hunched over in flecked mauve chairs made of a polyester blend with the local channel 14 news playing in the background. There was me, of course, a 45 year old mother of two. There was a mother with a young son in her arms, whimpering almost inaudibly. There were a … [Read more...] about Flu Season in NC
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Gadget Free Christmas
We didn't have to buy batteries this Christmas. There is also no bickering over who gets access to the limited outlets in our rental house. We don't have gadgets to charge or toys to power. This has been a delightfully gadget free Christmas. Deal has been building with LEGO … [Read more...] about Gadget Free Christmas
Volunteering with Kids
I volunteer at Deal's school every week. I have been in both my sons' classrooms every week since they started school. I do what I can, though it's not much. I want to do more. Being around children who are eager, imaginative, and curious is just the magical jolt to my week that … [Read more...] about Volunteering with Kids
NO!
We saw a pudgy cheeked toddler aching to climb out of her mom's shopping cart at Target the other day. She was stomping her chubby legs with verve, making her candy cane striped leggings wriggle with the folds of adorable toddler chub. Her eyes welled with tears as she hoisted a … [Read more...] about NO!
Giving Tuesday Boys – Wordless Wednesday
Help Heal Kids Hurt by Abuse – Donate to SAFEchild
I've just come home from a SAFEchild board meeting. I am moved every time I leave the company of my fellow board members. It is so encouraging to know people who toil to make our community a better place. I'm humbled to be a part of it, really. SAFEchild is Wake County's only … [Read more...] about Help Heal Kids Hurt by Abuse – Donate to SAFEchild
What Happened to Celebrating Holidays in School?
I miss the days of making hand turkeys. The boys traced their hands to make a turkey and decorated it with paint, feathers, and googly eyes. They might still humor me when I corner them the day before Thanksgiving and plead with them to step back in time and do something crafty … [Read more...] about What Happened to Celebrating Holidays in School?