I say every year summer vacation should be two months long because my kids turn into pumpkin heads the third month. Give me a few extra breaks in the school year. I am certain my kids would be smarter and I would be less crazy come September. Here are things I have heard this week […]
Worry and Worry Junior Have a Talk
We worry. That’s what parents do. You can have a child who has “a worry.” I do. I have to pretend to not worry because I tell him everything is ok…all day long. Then I began to worry that he got the worry from me. Then I remind him, and myself, that our “worry” really means […]
There is a Name for That, Dysgraphia
There is a Name for That, Dysgraphia. Our youngest son is in 4th grade. His name is Peter and he is smart and funny and people are drawn to him. He is an old soul with an inventors heart and a playful laugh. He is so smart one time he enrolled himself into a homeschooling program. […]
Worse Case Scenario Parenting
It looks like we have another unplanned project to do. The barn-house had a frozen pipe. I used one of my coping skills to deal with it. My Worst Case Scenario Skill Set for Parenting A renovation, (second one at the barn in 12 months) was NOT the plan for me this winter. I was […]
Totally Twisted Costume Ideas
My boys have me as a mother. This means I cannot help you with algebra but I will rock you out at Halloween. If only my kids would agree to wear my totally twisted costume ideas. This morning the boys needed ideas for their new prep school costume party. I told the boys to be […]