This past Saturday we went out with a bunch of friends for Mexican food. I ordered a combo platter that included an enchilada, a burrito, a tamale AND a few tacos. (That has absolutely nothing to do … [Read more...] about Different Approaches To Use With Your Kids That Really, Really Work!
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The Kindergarten Learning Curve
This past September, both of my girls started at new schools. "Sweet Pea" started kindergarten and "Lovey" started pre-school. These are big steps in their little lives. Who would have thought that … [Read more...] about The Kindergarten Learning Curve
Don’t Touch My Gynie!!
The girl who cuts my hair "AngG" has twin daughters that are a year older than my daughter, Lovey. (Lovey is almost three.) I was in a few days ago for a little cut and color and AngG told me some … [Read more...] about Don’t Touch My Gynie!!
Fortune Cookie Lectures
Do you find yourself bored and annoyed with having to explain the same things over and over again? Do you have at least one child who can't read? If you answered YES to both of the above questions, … [Read more...] about Fortune Cookie Lectures
Just Wait!
For some reason, whenever I voice a concern about my kids, there is almost always someone who feels the need to weigh in with the following response: “Oh, just wait. That's NOTHING… Just … [Read more...] about Just Wait!
M.I.A.
One night, many years ago, the mom of an old boyfriend told me that she hated the off-white pants her husband was wearing. To me, they were just pleated pants, but to her they were the enemy. I … [Read more...] about M.I.A.
Choose Wisely
My dad used to be a divorce lawyer and this was his motto: "Love is grand, divorce is one hundred grand. Choose wisely." Choosing a mate is not the same as choosing a friend. You're allowed to … [Read more...] about Choose Wisely
The Friend Philosophy
Raise your hand if you remember that Chris Brown beat the CRAP out of Rihanna back in 2009. Me too! But I think the Grammys forgot. I was kind of shocked to see Chris Brown on stage at the … [Read more...] about The Friend Philosophy
Give It Up, Sports Freak
Dear Husband, I had lunch with my mom today and I mentioned that you gave up part of a football game last night to watch a movie with me. The girls were asleep and we don't get to hang out as much … [Read more...] about Give It Up, Sports Freak
Stand Up
If you look in your backyard, you’ll probably see big, thick wires that are horizontally connected to poles. I have no idea what they are called, I think they‘re called “electrical wires.” Anyway, … [Read more...] about Stand Up