When Laura Claire was starting preschool, I had such a clear vision of just how involved I would be as a parent. I signed up to help at all the class parties, always picked her up in person (never daring to arrange a carpool), and spent an exorbitant amount of energy trying to figure out … [Read more…]
For October, it was fairly warm and sunny, with the leaves not having changed, as we sat on the sidelines of our daughter’s soccer game. It was the kind of game where the girls moved in amoeba fashion after the ball as the coaches encouraged them to pass to each other, with the vain hope … [Read more…]
It took a kid’s cup to remind me, but pieces of the school year are designed to make parents LONG for summer. And this is coming from a self-proclaimed summertime hater. So that’s saying ALOT. Why are we so busy? Don’t get me wrong; I love activities. I love structure. I love the community we’ve … [Read more…]
It was starting to play out over and over again, like a broken record designed to bring my life into rather harsh perspective. Sweet, older lady, who is a total stranger, all smiles and full of merriment: “Oh, Santa’s going to bring you a baby for Christmas!” Me, faking a smile for the 9,000th time: … [Read more…]
Just like many clichés I’ve faced as a mother of so many little girls, one replays repeatedly, especially around birthdays. Everyone wants to know if your family is complete. “When will you have another one?” For the first time, the answer is… “I don’t think I will.” Depending on the crowd, this … [Read more…]