Having an elementary school teacher for a mother, I have always been a sucker for children's books and already had a large collection of the classics before you born. Last week, my friend Anne gave you one I had never heard of before, a sweet book … [Continue reading]
In Praise Of Single Parents
According to the U.S. census, there were more than 10.4 million single mothers in 2006 and another 2.3 million single fathers. The report I read didn't say how many of these single parents received support from the other parent. Based on my own … [Continue reading]
Little Pumpkin
Your first Halloween is just around the corner and to celebrate, your aunt Leah and I took you to Bates Nut Farm and pumpkin patch with our Mommy & Me group today.The pumpkin fields are beautiful and are surrounded by tall gorgeous cornstalks and … [Continue reading]
My Empathy Meter
Recently I wrote about how my thinking has changed about certain things now that I have a baby (A New Way Of Thinking, October 11) and I can't believe I left out my heightened level of sensitivity. Maybe my hormones are still out of whack, but I am … [Continue reading]
Worst Mother Of The Year
You haven't been here very long and I am ashamed to admit that I have already done a handful of things that are sure to earn me the Worst Mother of the Year award, IF they gave such an award. I am not proud of these acts, but desperate times called … [Continue reading]
In Memoriam
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.- Eskimo ProverbKathryn Ruppert AdamsNovember 10, 1948 - October 15, 2007 … [Continue reading]
My ipod Has Schizophrenia
I believe that everything is better with music and I love all different types; from bubble gum pop and jazz to Jay-Z and Radiohead (okay, Radiohead is one of your dad's favorite bands, not mine, but I do have a two of their songs on my … [Continue reading]
A Gentle Reminder
I so seldom hear "please", "thank you", "you're welcome" or "excuse me" any more and it drives me crazy! No one is born polite. Good manners are a learned trait and they are learned at home; around the dinner table, at family functions, in play … [Continue reading]
Best. Parenting. Advice. Ever.
My sister gave me a subscription to Parenting magazine before you were born and in the first issue I received was the best parenting advice I have ever heard or read in an article entitled Baby Survival Guide:#7 There's No One Else Like You Only a … [Continue reading]
The Joy Of Blogging
I started this blog for me and me alone as a way to keep my sanity and to someday share with my son. It has been more therapeutic than I ever thought it would be and I'm shocked and pleasantly surprised to learn that people are actually reading it. … [Continue reading]
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