This Summer is going to be vastly different than those of old. Why do I think so? Because the previously unthinkable has happened. Last Saturday, for the first time since 2002, I dropped my child off at our swim club's important two-day June swim meet. And left. Yes. I beetled … [Read more...] about Ask Me In September
Empty Nest
Lessons Learned in the Returns Line at Costco
Lately I've been noticing how even mundane situations can serve as a wakeup call. Yesterday, after reading this Huff Post article about a woman's frustration at standing in line at a Jo-Ann Fabric store, I quickly fired it off to my friend. Knowing my pal is a passionate fan of … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned in the Returns Line at Costco
Children’s Crafts That Perhaps Only a Parent Could Love
Last night was one of those nights. You know the ones. Comprised of an endless series of tossing and turning, flipping of the pillow, and checking of the clock yet again. The body was on power down but the brain was on full throttle. Why last night? I don't know - possibly the … [Read more...] about Children’s Crafts That Perhaps Only a Parent Could Love
A Time to Be Thankful
Today I'm participating in the Finish The Sentence Friday extravaganza hosted by Kate's Can I Get Another Bottle of Wine, Janine's Confessions of a Mommyaholic, Stephanie's Mommy for Real and Kristi's Finding Ninee. Right now, I am thankful for the fact that there are two … [Read more...] about A Time to Be Thankful
Empty Nest Check Up
Time for a KLM check up. How am I handling my new reality as a genuine "empty nester" now that my two children are well and truly settled into their hotel and hovel? On the whole pretty well, thank you. It's still early days but I've already discerned a couple of "new likes" and … [Read more...] about Empty Nest Check Up