Cheyenne shared with me a couple of weeks ago that I was the oldest mother in her class. Of course I immediately queried how she knew that. Here is how the conversation went: Me: "How do you know I am the oldest mom?" (Is it time for plastic surgery, a cane, what?) Cheyenne: "I just [...]
Tag: parenting
Holding on to the moments collected through the days…
Jessica and Dustin are pregnant. Actually, Jessica is the one who is physically pregnant, but when a partner is pregnant so too are you. It is a lovely thing for them - their first time. There is something so promising and hopeful about pregnancy. I am happy for them and excited about the changes they [...]
Parenting Realities 101 – Entry Two
Theory: Two terminal degrees - a J.D. and Ph.D.- should qualify me to respond to my child’s questions about how to complete her homework. Reality: Regardless of the amount of knowledge you possess, if your response is not in exact alignment with what your child heard in class from their teacher you are about as [...]
I cannot skip my meds…not even for one day.
I had a break with reality on Thursday. I went to Petco to get a cat scratching post and willingly brought Cheyenne with me. I really do know better than to take Cheyenne places where there are animals, but I actually rationalized to myself that I could handle it (hence the break with reality). Cheyenne [...]
Parenting Realities 101 – Entry One
I have four children. This being a parent thing – not my first rodeo my friends, but sometimes I forget stuff. It has been a few years since I have had a ten year old around (Cheyenne’s closest sibling is 11 years older than she is). So, every so often I get what I will [...]
A bit of smile therapy…
Well, my wagon is still draggin’. I slept a good long time and woke up with the feeling that someone shoved a hundred beans forcefully into my nostrils to fill every available area of my face. I loathe acknowledging out loud that my face hurts lest I open myself up to the retort, “well, it [...]
Perception is everything…
What can you do ultimately but laugh at some things? A case in point from the Noah files. When Noah was in middle school he was accused of being in a fight with another kid at school. Being the non-violent type, I was appropriately horrified. The vice principal performed an investigation to ascertain who threw [...]
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