Big Daddy P are coming up on 13 years this November but I wanted to share an anniversary video I pulled together a few years back in honor of our 10 years. It’s pretty cute even though you’re undoubtedly super tired of both songs by now.
[Continue reading...]Happy 9th Birthday Boy Wonder!
October 12, 2011 Leave a Comment
My Dearest Boy Wonder, How has an entire year already passed? You’re almost there buddy, almost to the double digits you’ve been longing to be since you were all of 4 years old. You were always my serious little boy – always thinking, always wondering, always seeing beauty where I never even thought to look. I can’t pretend […]
[Continue reading...]I’m Not Sorry
October 12, 2011 7 Comments
BooBoo had a rough day yesterday; the mean streets of preschool must have gotten the better of him. He was having no part of finger-painting and circle time, so he decided to exclude himself and act out inappropriately. BooBoo’s preschool teacher was giving me a recap of his day and I found myself apologizing; apologizing […]
[Continue reading...]Readers Reveal Their Biggest Parenting Regrets!
October 11, 2011 Leave a Comment
Of course you have regrets – you’re a parent! The good news is you’re not alone. Click here to find out what your fellow parents are busy beating themselves up over.
[Continue reading...]The Bored Boy Wonder
October 10, 2011 1 Comment
Poor Boy Wonder, his mom blogs for Babble’s Toddler Times and she’s all toddler all the time. Sometimes it’s easy to forget I’ve gots myself an almost 9 year old man-child living down the hall. I haven’t written about Boy Wonder in way too long and truthfully, there’s plenty to say. First, we started off 4th grade […]
[Continue reading...]My Kid is Forcing Me to be Friendly
October 10, 2011 Leave a Comment
Teaching Preschool At Home: Sucky Idea?
October 7, 2011 1 Comment
Wow, I wish those were my nicely manicured nails. I digress… OK, so because I quit my job I’ll be teaching preschool at home. Yeah, I’m pretty scared about that. Click here to read all about it.
[Continue reading...]Parents of Children With Special Needs Speak Out
October 6, 2011 Leave a Comment
I asked parents of children with special needs what they would like to say to their fellow parents. This is what they said. Thank you to all who lent their voice to this piece.
[Continue reading...]Share Your Best Parenting Moments!
October 6, 2011 2 Comments
I put a call out for gold star parenting moments and y’all thought I meant “gold star” (as in BAD) parenting moments. That made me LOL, literally. I’m actually looking for real, honest to goodness great parenting moments that made you a lil bit proud of yourself. You know those totally rare moments when you’re […]
[Continue reading...]My Dirty Little Secret
October 5, 2011 15 Comments
Somewhere around 12 months, your child will lose interest in their lovely infant toys with gentle soothing sounds. Apparently by the 18+ month mark, toy manufacturers believe your child’s eardrums are in full working order because toys designated for that age start getting really loud and obnoxious. As a toy, the quickest way to turn […]
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