I’m a child of the 80s. I wore jellies and neon. The first rock concert I ever attended was Rick Springfield, with Corey Hart as his opening act. I got a perm (again and again). I spent at least a year of my life saying “Totally” in every sentence. And I wore braces for two [Read More]
The Day That Kindergarten Broke My Daughter
It’s no secret that I have had issues with kindergarten homework. Last fall, I got scolded by the teacher for not making my daughter follow directions and color. Color. (You can read the sordid details here.) But it’s May now and my 6-year-old daughter and I have found our groove when it comes to kindergarten [Read More]
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Going to Church with my 6 Year Old
I heard that church attendance in the U.S. has been declining steadily over the years. I don’t know why, because when I go to church, I find it really entertaining. Of course, it helps that I have a 6 year old with me who will say or do anything in church. Last week my family [Read More]
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To All the Moms Who Have Gone Before Me
I never know when inspiration will strike. That’s why I have about 10 sticky notes in my purse at any time, covered with brilliant (!) ideas or things my kids have said. Or just covered with the grocery list. Whatevs. One such note I pulled out the other day seemed appropriate to share as Mother’s [Read More]
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Timeline for the Best Teacher Appreciation Week Ever
Friday, April 26: I receive note from the Kindergarten room parent regarding all the activities for Teacher Appreciation Week at my daughter’s school. Monday, April 29:Â I send the handmade card to school with my Kindergartner for Teacher Appreciation Week. Tuesday, April 30: I send a box of Kleenex to school with my Kindergartner for Teacher [Read More]
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I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar – Kindergarten Style
Remember “I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar”? Okay, even I don’t remember when it was played on the radio, but I’ve certainly heard of it before. It goes like this: I am woman, hear me roar In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back an’ pretend ‘Cause I’ve heard [Read More]
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You Want One Word to Describe Me?
I’ve mentioned before that one of my favorite TV shows is The Middle. This ABC gem focuses on the Heck family living in Orson, Indiana. The mom, Frankie, has some great lines every week as she lovingly and realistically raises her three kids. The following is an excerpt from her job interview for a dental [Read More]
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Ode to my Butt
Scene: Inside a suburban home. Actors: a mom, 9-year-old son, and 6-year-old daughter -Scene opens- 6-year-old: Mom, your butt is jiggly. 9-year-old: No, it’s not. Mother responds with a look of relief. Secretly, she decides the 9-year-old is her favorite. 9-year-old: It’s not jiggly. It’s flat. Mother is perturbed. She does not have a favorite [Read More]
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The Wandering Reader Review and Giveaway
Last December I was stumped. I needed a gift for my son’s 4th grade teacher and the only thing I knew for sure was that she LOVED to read. In my quest for an unique, meaningful, and affordable gift, I happened upon The Wandering Reader. This online store offers “cool stuff for the incurably curious” [Read More]
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I’m Old School
My thanks to Kerry from Breadwinningmama.com for inviting me to participate in April’s Old School blogging meme.  It’s like I’m in 7th grade and she passed me a note with lots of questions to check YES or NO! The Old School blogging meme was started by Elaine at The Miss Elaine-ous Life and Heather at Theta [Read More]
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