For the Hard of Hearing – My Teen & Me
Summer jobs do a few things for my kids. Jobs get them out of the house. Jobs get them out of their comfort zone. Jobs get their eyes off of themselves. Jobs pad their bank account. Our thirteen-year-old works with a goal in mind, a white convertible Mini Cooper. I'm...
Actually, My Kid is Special
Today's post is found at DMagazine's parenting blog called Tiny Dallas. They were so sweet to have me on their cool site. While you're there, check out Dallas MOAT Cynthia Collins wonderful spread (DHome). She's one gifted lady who is as humble as she is talented......
You’ve Got to Laugh… Even at Midnight
This made me laugh yesterday: Let me read it for you, "Why Fix Dinner... if it isn't broken?" The kid sitting shotgun sighed, "My point exactly!" I couldn't help but laugh. He's a funny one. But he wasn't so funny last night around midnight when he stood over me,...
Time Travel Temptations
“If you could go back in time, what time period would you choose?” We’ve had lots of cousin time around there this week. Two are at camp, so that leaves only thirteen for rousing games of Hide & Go Seek and Sardines. Yes – even the cool tween/teens join in. It...
Pieces of Peace
My behavior yesterday has prompted me to punt my prepared post and to share a little insight from my friend Erin Schreyer as she concludes of her month long Peaceful Project. Her encouraging words are something I think we all could use. Whether standing amongst the...
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