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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And…Bird’s 9
When I kiss him goodnight I call him my First Baby. I give him kisses, a nuzzle, and a back rub. He usually has his face in a book and tolerates my affection. On nights he is feeling more baby than boy he puts his arms around my neck and snoozles me back. As I leave his room I … [Read more...] about And…Bird’s 9
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
My Friend’s Daughter Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant
I'm back from my blog break. I had planned on taking off some more time, but there is simply too much fodder that keeps lapping at the heels of my writerly itch. My short but much needed respite has me recharged and ready to roll again. As my faithful readers know, one of the … [Read more...] about My Friend’s Daughter Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant
Shot@Life: A Tale of Immigration and Immunization
My parents moved to this country in 1970. I was not yet two years old. We have a funny Olan Mills family portrait that I jokingly call our "immigrant photo." We are starry eyed and eager and wearing some atrocious polyester. When I was younger I used to ask my dad … [Read more...] about Shot@Life: A Tale of Immigration and Immunization
4th of July for Baby Bird – Wordless Wednesday
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