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Who Knew?!…

Who Knew?!…

that Jack talks so much! With the kids gone, we’ve got 100% together time on our hands. Here are just a few of the many thoughts whirling around in that 4-year-old brain: “J … My name starts with J. Like Daddy’s” “Yes… yes it...
I Sorry, Mommy

I Sorry, Mommy

Coming in from a few errands, I walk by my summer-reading crew and head out the back door to give Wembley an outdoor break. “Where’s Jack?” I ask the “readers” (they had long since zipped the reading for goofing around fun). Within...
A Disturbing Display of Enabling

A Disturbing Display of Enabling

The air conditioning in my car has been on the blink this summer. One day it’s great, the next some funky noise precedes hot air blasting through the vents. Not a fun condition as we approach a record-setting 42 days of consectutive 100+ heat. Oh… have I...
Empowerment or Entitlement

Empowerment or Entitlement

My sister-in-law sent me this article from the newspaper in Vail. Even though envy filled my heart when I saw the cool mountain temperature posted at the top of the newspaper (highs in the low 70’s!!), I checked with Mr. Norton to see if he would mind my sharing...
Couch Time Anyone?

Couch Time Anyone?

I can’t help but share the article forwarded to me by my friend Lauren. She’s the mom that helped start this blog in the first place… a fellow mom sick of the “serve me” attitude in her own home. Here’s a little taste, an apetizer...
Table Talk: Growing Up Too Fast, by Andy Kerckhoff

Table Talk: Growing Up Too Fast, by Andy Kerckhoff

Today’s Table Talk is by our friend Andy Kerckhoff, the author of the blog Growing Up Well. Being that he’s an educator, coach and parent, he’s smack dab in the center of things and always has something worth thinking about up his sleeve. Thanks Andy! … and thanks for...

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