Article Archive for June 2009
Trying to avoid the 'summer slide'
I admit, I’m a meany.
My daughter called me a “meany” this morning because I told her she wouldn’t be going to her grandmother’s today until she finished a workbook page.
Prior to summer vacation, we got …
My son: The reader
A major leap took place in my house this morning, a moment when I realized my little boy is not so little anymore.
For the first time, my soon-to-be first grader picked up a CHAPTER BOOK …
There's more to being a princess than a crown and a prince
We just returned from Disneyland and I still have Disney fever. I have to confess, my daughter is obsessed with the princesses and I’ve not exactly discouraged it.
Last night while surfing the Net, I found …
No ponytail today
My sister sent me a hysterical e-mail for Mother’s Day that appeared as a newscast about Mother of the Year. Her favorite line is, “And this just in. Pulling your hair into a ponytail is …
Need a summer project? Plant a garden
Several weeks ago, in the midst of doing our remodeling, I decided we needed a garden.
Our backyard is a disaster area. But I knew it was time to plant summer veggies. So while visiting my …
I want to go to summer camp
Recently we spent two fairly “unplugged” days up north at my parents’ cabin. It wasn’t nearly enough. I confess I did have Internet access and a DVD player. But I spent much of the time …
No shoes: Big problem
I thought I had it together today. I woke up at 5:45. I knew I had to get gas and drop library books off and I wanted to get into the office early. So I …
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