As the mom of boys, one of the benefits is that I can ignore pretty much all things princess. Instead, I know what differentiates an excavator from a bulldozer from a backhoe (lucky me). Even though I’m not exposed to the princess thing on a daily basis, it’s still everywhere. TV shows, dress up bins, Halloween costumes,Continue reading “Prince vs. Princess Culture”
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Happy New Year!
It’s the first day back to reality after a long holiday break, the chaos of Christmas, travel to visit family and a cold that knocked my socks off so badly I’m six days in and, although markedly improved over days 1 and 2, still in need of afternoon naps and my ever-present box of Kleenex. TheContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Shadows
While playing soccer with the kids in the park one afternoon, our shadows stretched long ahead of us in the grass. I marveled like I once did as a child as it followed me wherever I went, a constant companion, a 2-D mirror of my body’s actions. Then I felt a bit sad for my shadow andContinue reading “Shadows”
On the Road Again…Or Not. Deciding on Holiday Travel.
It’s that time of year. The hubby and I pull out the calendar each year around now and start coordinating holiday travel. There was a time in our early marriage, pre-kids, when we’d travel home from Washington, DC, at the drop of the hat. We even had season tickets for UNC football and made it backContinue reading “On the Road Again…Or Not. Deciding on Holiday Travel.”
Football and Females
Football. I love football. I was a rare breed of Patriots fan growing up in tobacco road basketball country. It didn’t matter. My support was sincere. It was in my Yankee-born veins. I remember feeling absolutely sick in 1986 when the Chicago Bears shuffled their way all over my poor Patriots. I saw my sonContinue reading “Football and Females”
Recycling Memories
A neighbor with two little girls is expecting a boy. Knowing we wanted to declutter a bit of our attic, I offered that she take what she wanted of our stuff. She left this morning with a slew of my boys’ clothes to outfit her little one. I thought I’d be more sad to see themContinue reading “Recycling Memories”
School’s Out
Now that I am finally beginning to appreciate these lovely mornings of solitude – both kids in school, no job to rush off to – it’s coming to an end. School’s out for summer. Or will be in 7 short hours. And while I am looking forward to lazy days by the pool, spontaneous outingsContinue reading “School’s Out”
Learning Through Sports
The spring sports season has come to an end. This was the first season that we had both boys in sports at the same time – T played his first season of baseball while B started soccer. We have spent the last few months shuttling kids and equipment to practices and games and parties. Weekends haveContinue reading “Learning Through Sports”