Long Time Coming
It’s been a long time coming, but not really. Just sort of; okay I guess it’s been a while. Just not doing anything about it. We HAVE been talking about it. If I think about it, it’s been five years. Read More …
Tag: kids
Again! Again!
It’s still summer. Kids can be heard, chanting: Again! Again! No matter what it is…if it is fun, scary, exhilarating, funny or goofy: dad throwing you up in the air, but always catching you! jumping off the diving board. carnival Read More …
First Journey
After a long holiday weekend, think back to your very first journey… Whether for a holiday, or not. Whether with your family, or not. Whether documented in photos, or not. Whether in a car, train or not. (Or, maybe on Read More …
Let It Go
Sometimes you just have to let it go because there are bigger fish to fry (so to speak) I don’t do a ton of fish frying – but I think you know what I mean. Then, again, sometimes you just Read More …
White Pants Are Back
It was Memorial Day yesterday, so, in addition to being the official first day of the summer season, white pants are back. If, of course, you believe in that sort of thing. I know that there are certain rules that Read More …
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 …
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 …