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Tag Archives: Ian
Last-Last-Minute Halloween Costume
Hey, thanks to all of you who came to my Halloween Eve rescue with great, find-stuff-at-home, last-minute costume ideas. Ian, the only one of my kiddos who attends a school that allows costumes, decided this morning to be a troll. … Continue reading
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Reflections on Back-to-School from a Both/And Mom
It’s back-to-school Tuesday, and I’m just not sure. I’m a little lost. A touch uncertain. I’m not so much confused as I am, well, complicated. So I wonder… Is today an OK day to be a Both/And mom? Is it? … Continue reading
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On Silence and Cacophony and Things That Soothe the Soul
I woke up yesterday morning to silence which happens to me exactly never and made me think that there was a strange and awesome aligning of the planets… or that kind, gentle faeries came in the night to cast magical, … Continue reading
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May the Fourth Be With You
Today is Star Wars Day. The grand celebration for good geeks everywhere. May the Fourth be with you! (And all the liturgical Star Wars fans say: “And also with you!”) Greg and I found a light saber on our … Continue reading
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Egg Hunting: The Hunger Games Edition
Every year I’m a mom, I’m certain the Easter egg hunt can’t get any better. From that very first time trying to convince my toddling Abby girl in her pristine, pressed Baby Gap dress, matchy-matchy bloomers and ruffle socks to … Continue reading
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Come on, baby, light my fire.
This week at the beach, I taught my three littlest kids how to build a fire. If you’re wondering what’s wrong with me, my children were in your camp. They all thought I was crazy, too. Are you sure that teaching … Continue reading
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You know what’s better than respect? Skittles.
I told my 12-year-old son tonight that I expect him to respect me. Specifically, I said, that means not duh-ragging his heels on finishing his chores. He responded emphatically that he was not dragging his heels and also, oh my GOSH, … Continue reading
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Happy I.E.P. Day!
Honestly, navigating my kids’ special education world has proved to be as much about finding my way as it is about educating my kids, and - wooeee! - I was totally unprepared for that at the beginning of this gig! In the … Continue reading
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When Momming Pays Off
WOOHOO! It finally happened! Just when I doubted that my lengthy (but extra fun and engaging) lectures were making a difference, my 12-year-old said this to his 10-year-old sister yesterday: “You don’t need to play Wii, Aden. It’s a beautiful day. … Continue reading
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World War Homework
My teenage daughter just told me that she DOES have homework, AFTER ALL. Which is really SO HILARIOUS (read: not hilarious), because just one hour ago I walked in the house with a small child, a box of popsicles, my … Continue reading
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