It’s at that point in August where the nights are getting cooler, and the school letters are rolling in. I’m trying to stay in denial, but the fact is…. the new school year is barreling in like a freight train. After a free-wheeling, no-schedule summer, getting back into the school routine can be painful. It’s […]
How You Like THEM Apples?
We’re in the throes of September, so our days are now dominating by all things school-related. Things like: Homework- encouraging children to do it. Complaining when they try NOT to do it. Listening to the excuses on why they’d rather NOT do it. And math…. *sigh* Getting to school on time Picking them up, on […]
Drowning In The Carpool
The first few days of school in September are ideal for walking to and fro school. The weather is typically delightful; we are still afresh with energy and enthusiasm for the brand spanking’ new school year. Donning their immaculate new sneakers and backpacks (and the triple stroller), we cheerfully embark on our brief walk to […]
Summer’s Over… Bummer! 10 Reasons I’ll Miss It
It’s 11:30pm, and the clock is ticking. It’s winding down now; summer is dwindling fast. In fact, in mere hours, summer is officially over for my crew, & we usher in the new school year. It’s been a whirlwind of labeling supplies, packing bags, ironing clothes, finding shoes, setting alarm clocks, etc. And in the […]
A Great Catch
I had planned to tell you all about #1’s graduation from elementary school this past Friday- a lighthearted yet poignant anecdote to share with you just how quickly time has flown. I’ll still tell you about it, but forgive me if this post lacks the usual humor. I’m not feeling it. (I’ll explain.) I will […]
Spring Sing
It’s almost the end of the school year, so of course the events, ceremonies, parties, and concerts are piling up on the family schedule. If you looked at my kitchen calendar, it’s color-coded listings resemble something like this for the next month or so: But this past Tuesday night was a big one- the elementary […]
Wigging Out
Now you know from my last post that we were away for a weekend recently, but reality hit HARD when we got back. There was one thing we (read, “I”) had neglected to remember while luxuriating in the Jacuzzi… THE WIGWAM. Before I begin my rant, I WILL say that there is no one to […]
