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"”

Zach is 16 now and in the throes of making decisions, some good, some bad and some downright awful.  It’s a learning time for him, I know,… Read more “Zach and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Decision”

So, I’ve been silent for a while because I’m struggling and struggling hard to keep my blog as far away from judgmental as possible…except for judging myself.  And… Read more “Judgement Day”

I’m just going to tell you all of my grades because I just want to keep you informed,” is what Claire said to me yesterday as she… Read more “"I Just Want to Keep You Informed"…”