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 …
Tag: kids
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 …
Kids Driving You Crazy
Are your kids driving you crazy? Are you one of those parents? Are you ready for them to go back to school? Are you tired of the rainy days that mark the end of summer and the lack of activities Read More …
Summer and Cotton Candy
Summer and cotton candy just go together… Like: Hot dogs and baseball games Beer and pretzels Kids and mud puddles Swings and smiles Thunderstorms followed by rainbows Neighborhood walks and ice cream cones Family visits and happiness Vacation and beaches Read More …
If You Are Keeping Score
It depends on the scenario whether it is good or bad if you are keeping score. If you are making tally marks: against your kids – bad. against your competition – good. against your spouse – bad. against your opponent Read More …