Pixies and Music
Fairy dust and pixies and music all go together… I know this seems random, but it’s true. Just like meeting up with friends that you only know because of your kids. It’s just random, happens by chance and yet, it’s Read More …
Tag: kids
If We Are Asking
My daughter, the one who did my “mermaid” themed manicure this week, said to me tonight…”If we are asking, can we ask for more than just 9 degrees warmer weather?” She doesn’t read my blog, but sometimes, the things I Read More …
Waiting For Them
Of all the things we do for our kids, waiting for them to be ready is one of the things that we will do throughout their lives. It starts when they’re a baby and we want them to go to Read More …
For the Children
Some people may think that the Christmas season is for the children…but I beg to differ. Of course, they are excited – some more than others – for Santa to deliver toys to all the good little girls and boys*. Read More …
One More Bite
In the attempt to keep from meeting the expectations of a 3000 calorie Thanksgiving dinner we will just allow one more bite… of pumpkin pie, and of stuffing, and of turkey, and of broccoli casserole (souffle?), and of coconut custard Read More …
Singers Are Alive
I couldn’t resist a bit of a carryover from yesterday’s “malls are dead” with today’s post that singers are alive…even when they aren’t. The movies and documentaries that capture a new generation’s interest, awe, love and admiration are so important. Read More …
All You Need is a Little Magic
If all you need is a little magic, Halloween is the perfect solution. The best part about it is you know exactly when it is expected to arrive. Some adorable, fun, clever and scary costumes. Candles and flash lights. Gong Read More …
Talk About Kids
When you are a kid, and you talk about kids, it is probably not a good thing… We’ve all been there. It’s rough. From 3rd or 4th grade, into tweens and becoming a teenager, it’s especially awful today with the Read More …
Kid Perspective
There is nothing like the kid perspective. Sure, they seem to be: Simple. Down to Earth. Easy to please if we are offering pizza, mac and cheese, pancakes and potato chips. Never tiring until falling asleep in their chair. Adorable. Read More …
Kids Make Us
Kids make us into the person that we do (or do not) want to be sometimes: Becoming a Mom or Dad – some choose to be, others do not – yet we still are Becoming stressed out and unable to Read More …