Yesterday was a harrowing day. In all the pitfalls and struggles that I imagined about parenting, a school lockdown was not among them. Bird and Deal, in fourth and second grade respectively, happily trounced off to school (on time!). Minutes after getting home from dropping them … [Read more...] about September 11 in the Wake of a School Lockdown
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From Newborn Cries to College Send Off
My friend Norman wrote today's post. He posted this on Facebook, and I was so moved that I asked for permission to share it here. I wanted my readers to benefit from Norman's beautiful words and poignant sentiment. Sending kids back to school is always bittersweet. … [Read more...] about From Newborn Cries to College Send Off
Happy Birthday, Mac Daddy!
Bird, Deal, and I are excited to celebrate Mac Daddy's birthday today. For starters, that means cake is in our future! We all sat down to make a list of 44 words that describe Mac Daddy. Chime in and wish him a happy … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Mac Daddy!
A Break But Not Broken
I'm taking a break from my blog. Not sure how long that break will be. I just need to hit the pause button for a while. It won't be long, but I need some time to breathe, re-energize, and be more present in my family's world. Don't abandon me, mkay? … [Read more...] about A Break But Not Broken
America vs. Italy – Health Care Bills
I don't care if you sit on the red or blue side of the aisle, there is no question that our health care system is broken. The bottom line is that the operative word, CARE, is missing from our attitudinal vernacular. I write a lot about politics and get a lot of hate mail. It … [Read more...] about America vs. Italy – Health Care Bills
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