Round Trip
Always go for the round trip. Dorothy never knew what she had until she thought she lost it all. For those of us who have learned the lesson, be sure to make it clear to others – there is always Read More …
Tag: kids
I Am Here
No matter what, I am here. Ready. To listen. To learn. To guide. To give feedback. To be a sounding board. To try. To just be there. To laugh. To be present. To teach. To cry. To be a part Read More …
Sock Off
When you look back and remember, the funniest thing you ever heard was “sock off“. Now, mind you, it didn’t sound this way. You can probably guess. Did you guess? Are you right? When asked, you have to take the Read More …
List It Out
What are the things that you need to do? List it out, write it down, decide what matters. You know the things. Tell the story. Write down the recipe. You will be better off if you list it out and Read More …
Weather Permitting
When the event says, weather permitting they are not kidding. They will cancel, or postpone until another time (if they can.) Who wants to be out in the rain, wind and hail (or, worse – lightning, thunder snow and tornadoes)? Read More …
TILL
A fun new acronym for parents. You are hoping for TILL or, “Today I Learned Lots” for short. Which is in fact, not likely to be the answer you get from your kids at the end of the day, sitting Read More …
Your List (as a parent)
Well. Your list (as a parent) is rarely the same list as the one your kids have. Clean your room. Make your bed. Do your homework. Take time off from your tablet, phone, or computer. Write your thank you notes. Read More …
Stand Up
This isn’t a “sit in” we are making a point. Stand up… For what you believe. For what you choose to defend. For what you can support. For what your kids are in to (today). And yes, even… For what Read More …
Pick Your Vocab
It isn’t just for writing, you should pick your vocab carefully, all the time. Say what you mean. (Or, people around you will think you mean what you say.) There is a different word for everything. At least, it sometimes Read More …
Three Happy Things
Look around, it is time to find three happy things, or at least three things that will make you smile. The flower that bloomed. The child giggling. The lawn recently mowed, in perfect lines criss-crossing the yard. The newly ripe Read More …