What can I say about kindergarten? It wasn’t as traumatic as I thought it would be – I only cried once. Oh, did you think I meant traumatic for my son? No, no, no, it’s all about ME! Perhaps my son was a little anxious about his first day, but he didn’t dissolve into a [...]
Whether you believe in global warming or not (and how could you not, dodo?), there is no doubt that trees are a welcome addition to our yards, neighborhoods, lives, and well-being. Trees provide shade, cooling, beauty, and oxygen. Trees keep us happy and alive. According to the National Wildlife Federation website, “If every one of [...]
I work at home so my office tends to get cluttered and messy. I have piles of paper here, stacks of books there, file folders all over. I also share the office with my husband and son so before I sit down to work I have to clear off a Bionicle, some kid scissors, my [...]
My son recently turned 5. While everyone else was distracted with birthday gifts and party planning, all I could think was, “How did this happen?” How did my son zoom through 5 years of life to become the (fairly) independent boy he is now? He dresses himself, feeds himself, buckles his own seatbelt (which he [...]
I’ve signed up for several weekly e-newsletters that tell me what my child should be doing as a five-year-old. Mostly they tell me stuff I have already figured out on my own. Here are a few things I’ve learned about five-year-olds, followed by my comments. Reading Kids can start to read any time between the [...]
Other than the fact that I wish I had invented it, I don’t really have much of an opinion on Facebook. I joined last year because someone sent me an invitation to be his Friend and I didn’t want to be rude by ignoring him. Plus, I was curious about this whole Facebook thing. It [...]
What I’m fretting about today is talking to my son about sexual abuse. There are a few reasons why this is becoming a concern for me: 1. My son is 5 1/2 and is starting to go on play dates at the homes of preschool friends 2. My son left the house on Sunday and [...]
Last night at bedtime my son wanted to give me a kiss on the lips. He grabbed my face and dove in, lips pursed, a maniacal expression on his face. “No way!” I screeched in alarm, turning my face away and pinning down his octopus hands. “Why not, mommy?” He gave me his best Cute [...]
Computers were supposed to free us from the paper pile-up. Instead, we print out more than ever, generating huge stacks of files and investing record amounts of money to store our paper. We buy paper, file folders, labels, and file cabinets; and still the paper stacks overwhelm us. Home organizing is big business, and TV [...]
A favorite morning ritual of mine is the hot cup of green tea with honey interlude. I usually come home after dropping my son off at school, make myself a cup of tea, and drink it while checking my email. My favorite brand is Yogi Tea, because it tastes good and it comes in a [...]
