I had a conversation a couple of weeks ago with one of my boys and I declared some behavior of his to be rather odd. Not in an overly critical fashion, it was merely an observation or impression. He accepted my remark with a laugh and then countered with "You like to run at night. … Continue reading Full Moon Fever*
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Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Last week my boy crossed the line and said a couple of really mean things to me. I was quite rocked by his lashing out and am expecting an apology. Looks like it might be a while. During these days of waiting, I've been puzzling over his inability to offer a simple "I'm sorry." As … Continue reading Sorry seems to be the hardest word
April Moms@Work & Women@Work catch-up
Notice I said catch-up instead of catsup or ketchup. We all (or those of us who hang on every word of dialogue in Mad Men at least) know there's only 1 ketchup. I digress - anyway, here are some blog posts from my other spot out here on the internet, Moms@Work. Would you do it … Continue reading April Moms@Work & Women@Work catch-up
All that you can’t leave behind
Referencing a lyric from an Irish band on a day when I learned so very much about my maternal, German side of the family may seem inconsistent, but it actually couldn't be any more appropriate. We each are the direct product of two people, yes? Of course, who we truly are involves many more than … Continue reading All that you can’t leave behind
International Women’s Day
Did you know my undergraduate minor was Women's History? In case my English degree didn't make me marketable, I could always fall back on that, you know? Ha! Anyway, yesterday was International Women's Day and here's my Moms@Work post in recognition of that holiday. I can't say any of the facts really surprised me, nor … Continue reading International Women’s Day
Michelle Obama has got moves!
I hope everyone who needs a smile watches the brief (2:04 minutes) video in my most recent Moms@Work post. P.S. Michelle Obama's daughter may not feel the same way - you know how we parents seem to live just to embarrass our teenage children.
Moms@Work
Here's my introductory post for the new (to me) project. The picture cracks me up - especially since Quinn recently asked me "How come you don't just use your third hand, Mom?" Check it out and comment! These are busy, exciting days. Share them with me, please.