Almost Thirteen!

This pho eating favorite little human of mine will be thirteen (!) in one month...

When Kids Plan Their Own Parties

My son has planned his own birthday party a total of two times now, and each time something magical happens...

Guess Who's a Seventh Grader!

My son is now a SEVENTH (!!!) grader...

This is Ten

Ching Chong Ching.  These are currently the most popular words in our home right now, added by Buddy Roller, at the end of most statements...

These Three Little Words

When I was growing up, these three little words weren't used a lot...

Why I Love Rooting for the Underdog

 One of the things I love about teaching is seeing growth and progress.  I guess that's why I love rooting for the underdog...

Almost Ten

In about a month, my favorite son will be ten. TENNN! That's double digits!!  How did this happen???

Be Someone Who Overserves

 

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and since I've been feeling pretty lousy these past few days, I wanted to do something for others because that tends to make me feel better...

What Is the Appropriate Age?

I have some burning questions for you today.

At what age would you let your son or daughter...use a public restroom on his/her own? Stay at home alone? Go on a sleepover? Go to sleepaway camp for the weekend or even a whole week? Get a cell phone?

Mommy Moment - Parent Conference

A "mommy moment" happens in many different ways. There are moments, as a mom, where you feel your most happiest.  When you witness your child doing something that just makes your heart smile. There are also those moments when your child teaches you a lesson, makes you laugh out loud, or totally embarrasses you. And then there are those moments when your child makes you so proud, you can't help but get emotional.  I had one of those moments today...

How I Passed on My Love of Reading to My Son

I'm an avid reader, so naturally I wanted my son to enjoy reading as much as I do. Here are four ways I did it...

On Parenting

Last week, I attended this art thing that one of the teachers at my school was hosting. It's like one of those sip and paint deals where you create your own "masterpiece" from start to finish while snacking and hanging out with friends. Only, we didn't just get to work with paint...we also used a lot of different mixed media which put a whole new spin on things. 

Anyways this got me thinking.  An artist starts with a blank canvas, and can put a lot of thought and planning into it, never truly knowing how it will turn out. Parenting is kinda like that.  You plan, and you dream. You make sacrifices, you toil, you teach, and you learn.  You do the best you know how, and you hope for the best, but sometimes you never know what you're gonna get, or how things will turn out...

Dear Dad

Dear Dad.  We've been together my whole life...almost seven years now. And since it's Father's Day, I wanted to tell you thank you for being a great Dad. Here are all the reasons why I'm glad you're my Dad, and I'm your son...