I always feel guilty for working outside the home, but the summer guilt is especially harsh. I feel like my two boys don't get to have a "real" summer...sleeping in, pool days, doing whatever you want, whenever you want... I've written about it before, but this year seems even worse. My 12-year-old has "aged out" … Continue reading Moms who work: no more guilt
Three months ago, we got a dog. My 11-year old had been begging for one. We made him do research about dogs, attend an animal camp at the local Humane Society, and promise to take care of the dog. I’m a cat person, so I was kind of "against" the dog. But the 11 year … Continue reading Lessons from Ali
(Disclaimer: I think teachers are one of the most important people in a child's life. Teachers posses more patience, more energy and more excitement in one school year than I have in one hour. Teachers are helping our little ones become responsible members of society. And the last thing they need to be hearing is … Continue reading My One School Year Request
I love the spa. I usually only make it once a year, but every time I go, I always think “I have to come here more often.” Today, I decided I want to live there. The spa is quiet. People talk softly. Doors close with a whisper. I hear waves crash soothingly around me, with … Continue reading I Want to Live at the Spa
According to this MediaPost article, the newest generation is the Pluralist generation. The oldest of this group is 15, the youngest are newborns. I had always wondered what my boys' generation would be called. I'm a Gen Xer, the generation younger than me is Gen Y or Millennials. My parents are Baby Boomers. So why … Continue reading Plurals
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