childhood | The Miss Elaine-ous Life

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

4 years ago

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

8 years ago

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

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

9 years ago

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

9 years ago

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

9 years ago

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

10 years ago

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

10 years ago

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

10 years ago

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

10 years ago