Yep.  I admit it.  There are days when I miss the simplicity of the days of diapers and cribs.  I knew everything about my kiddos.  I knew… Read more “Sometimes I Miss The Days of Diapers and Cribs”

Ah, FREEDOM, sweet Freedom!  It’s what teenagers crave most and what we, as parents, are most reluctant to give…mostly for their own good, right?  Zach, God love… Read more “Freedom”

Last Wednesday I had the pleasure (and I do mean pleasure) of getting to chaperone Lucas’ 8th grade field trip to Washington, D.C.  Stan went with Zach… Read more “The Field Trip”

OK, I’m putting this down in black and white so you all can call me out on it if you ever catch me favoring one of my… Read more “Favoritism”

Because I do.  I truly do.  I hate most things associated with middle school…especially PE. Yesterday, Claire came home with a story about gym class.  And I… Read more “Have I Told You I Hate Middle School??”

OCTOBER 17, 2012 · 8:49 PM ↓ Jump to Comments A perfect world When I was growing up I was labeled a smart kid.  I was labeled by… Read more “Julie’s Take on "Giftedness"”

I hate labels…I despise labeling kids.  I understand it, but to say that I am less than a fan would be a gross understatement. When our middle… Read more “The Race To Nowhere for the "Gifted" Kids”

Recently, my friend and compatriot in the blog-o-sphere, Julie, and I have been getting together to inspire each other, keep each other on the straight and narrow… Read more “I’m a Work in Progress”

We’ve been doing some much needed upkeep on the house.  I have Zach painting halls, bathrooms, the guest room and whatever else I find that needs to… Read more “Laughter, Tears and Everything In Between”

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What!  You too? I thought I was the only one.’”  C.S. Lewis When I first… Read more “"WHAT! YOU TOO? I Thought I Was the Only One"”