Last fall the middle school had a night where kids and parents went around re-enacting the kids’ school schedules. In between classes, the hallways were packed. I’m not one that will usually voluntarily be in a big crowd, so it was already awkward for me. It was then made even more awkward because of the […]
Dr. Mommy-Pimple-Popper
My kids have a bit of a nickname for me they use when the time is right. I have something kind of weird and awkward to admit, but let me give you some context first. Puberty is so awkward for girls! I wrote a lot about all that awkwardness in my Open Letter to My […]
Let Them Be Little – Embrace the Treasures and Create Collections
When Brian was a toddler, he came home from every outing with a pocketful of “treasures.” They were so important to him. He’d name them, play with them, and remember each and every one. I knew I needed a plan to deal with them before they took over all the clean surfaces of his room. […]
Open Letter: To My Daughters in Middle School
A few years ago I explained some things to my girls as they entered middle school and were starting puberty. I told them the things I wish someone had told me when I was their age. I must warn you, that I don’t beat around the bush. I don’t want to speak in flowery language, […]
I get a little competitive.
Do you have a favorite arcade game? I definitely have one. Whenever we are passing by an arcade (like at a bowling alley or the movie theatre), my kids know I’m probably going to give in to a little splurge in the arcade if they have this game. It is called Piano Keys. Basically you […]
Kids Can Declutter (Teach them!)
You’re reading this because you already get that decluttering is so important. I really think kids need to learn how to declutter for themselves. You are not doing your child any favors by keeping all their stuff. I think parents doing sneak-attacks of decluttering backfires and causes some kids to latch on even harder to […]
Back To School Prep … hurry up!!!
When we got back from our vacation in July, I was shocked to look at the calendar and realize we were just over a month away from school starting again. It really felt like we were just starting to get into summer mode! I ignored the panic for a little while, but before I knew […]
Hit & Run
You know that beautiful new minivan I showed you earlier this month. Well, I didn’t mention something. When the van was still very brand new feeling (less than 2 weeks old), someone smashed in a corner while it was in a parking lot. They left the scene – a total hit and run. Matt and […]