I know it’s summer and school is out. I’m super-happy that I don’t need to make lunches until September. I only need to worry about myself. Which is nice for a change. I’m a mom of a soon to be first and fourth grader. So I would not consider myself a rookie mom any longer. … More School lunch lunacy
Sometimes I think I’ve failed as a parent. (Okay, maybe more than sometimes). I mean my kids are clean, well-mannered and get along most of the time. But we are two weeks into summer vacation and I’ve heard I’m bored more times than I can count. I know we don’t live in 1983 anymore. Kids … More Pedal onwards
When I was little, my parents would speak Italian to each other when they didn’t want us to understand what they were saying. However, after spending entire summers at my grandparents’ house, I began to understand Italian, and soon their secrets were revealed. D and I don’t speak Italian to each other, so instead … More Eye talk
How do you handle stress? Depending on the situation, I often get a stomach ache. It’s been that way for me since I was little. Of course, turning 40 changes things. Okay, let’s face it – it changes everything! And now I find that I am clenching my teeth. I usually notice after I’ve been … More The Daily Grind
Sayonara Grade 3. It’s been a blast! Some of you might remember the tears, the frustration and the battle we were having with the Little Bird at the start of the school year, most specifically related to Grade 3 math. After a few of these battles, and hours and hours of homework, I went looking … More Sayonara Grade 3
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