We are now seven years into parenting. At the risk of sounding incredibly naive, can I say that I thought parenting would become more natural, more fluid, a bit easier as the years went by? Yet, this is anything but the case. In some ways, with each passing year I realize how many more things…
Oh, 1st Grader. Somehow you’re seven years old today. Seven action-packed, fun-filled {occasionally drama-filled} years old. You and I… We’re alike in so many ways. Both first-borns with a huge desire to please. Fiercely stubborn. Both determined to have the last word. Competitive. Driven to achieve. Perhaps a bit bossy with our younger siblings. We…
Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later… Last week when we were all “snowed in” and at home for extended periods of time looking for new sources of entertainment, the Preschooler discovered a collection of photo albums. And, that was the trigger for her question: Momma, {The 1st Grader} has a lot of…
Well, the week started out very normal. Except for the fact that Monday was the 101st day of school for the 1st Grader, which is a very big deal when you’re six. Adding to her excitement about getting to spend a whole school day celebrating all things 101 and watching 101 Dalmations, she also got to…