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...

This is Eleven...Almost Twelve

 My son will be 12 next month. Twelve!!!

On Raising a Champion

Several years ago, when Buddy Roller was still an infant, I heard a phrase that would change my life and guide one of the most important roles of my life...

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?

Conversations with Roller

I haven't done one of these in a while, and especially because he's growing so fast, I'd like to have a record of these moments...

Bedtime and Wake-Up Woes

I've long thought that my son is the only child who...

Treasure the Moments - The Bubble Run

Initially the boys weren't so happy about an early morning race!

I truly credit this book with reminding me of something important. Do the things that make you happy, even if you're initially met with resistance (from your family!)...

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...

Be True to Yourself

I recently ordered these MantraBands to wear as a daily reminder of what's really important...choose love, and be true, be you, be kind.  Sometimes we get so busy with our daily lives that it's easy to lose focus, and this week I did just that. I lost focus...

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...

Growing Old is Like an Onion

Author, Sandra Cisneros describes growing older like the rings inside an onion, or the rings inside a tree trunk...

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Week

I'm looking forward to the start of this new TV show next week! Not since Parenthood have I been this excited about a television drama...

Pic of the Day - School Projects

How do you feel about school projects?

Pic of the Day - Second Grade Homework

I've been complaining about my son's homework for three weeks now. I know it's not good to complain, but...

Pic of the Day - Birthday Requests Fulfilled

We have a tradition in this family...

Pic of the Day - And Just Like That!

And just like that, we're celebrating another birthday...

Pic of the Day - Sweet Mommy Moment

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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...

Buddy Roller's New Hobby

We were browsing around the bookstore one day, when we stumbled onto one of Buddy Roller's newest hobbies...

Spring Has Sprung!

I know spring doesn't officially get here for another week, but you can't tell that to us Atlantans. Spring has already sprung here in the A-T-L ya'll!!!

Buddy Roller are I are totally soaking up the warm rays that have already made their way here. We had some much needed mother-son time due to a day off from school on Friday (thank you!), and we did what we love most. We slept in (thank you again!!) and met with some friends for a play date at the park...then we moseyed on over to the bookstore and had a frozen treat (thank you, thank you!!!) with all the yummy toppings.

Happy almost spring!