childhood

Still Here.

I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention.     I regret it now. Hindsight and all that.  I regret that I didn't…

3 years ago

13, Going on… and on…

Several weeks ago Ben had his braces taken off. (I know he doesn't really want me to talk about him…

7 years ago

Chocolate Covered Cherries

The left side of the huge room was lined with vinyl rocking chairs circa 1950 0r 1960-ish. By the corner window,…

8 years ago

So Proud.

I had no choice but to come out of my dream as he bounded onto my bed. His face came…

8 years ago

Moments

I am a working woman now and my days seem to fly by, even though summer is here. The kids…

8 years ago

Extrovert Mom, Introvert Child

I am leaving in the morning for my first Type A conference (yes, I kind of resemble the name...).  Of course…

9 years ago

To Have a Daughter

"Come sit right here," I say as I pat my hand on the sofa cushion.  She sits with her back…

9 years ago

Drop Off and Pick Up

There were a few tears as I walked them to where their classes were gathering.  I was nervous times three.  I…

9 years ago

When the Nostalgia Kicks In…

There are many things about our childhoods that are different than the ones our own children are experiencing.  I know…

9 years ago

Sum-sum-summa Time!

I can already see the syrupy popsicle, dripping down my middle child's chin.  I can see my little girl's goggled-face smile…

9 years ago

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