Protecting our kids…
Psst – have you entered the sweepstakes today? What are you waiting for? It’s right over there! ———> With the kids all starting school, at all ages, we’re once again having to trust we’ve taught them what they need to know in order to protect themselves while they’re away from our (often over-)protective grasp. As […]
Letting go…
Since my husband died, one of the hardest things to do has been to watch my son grow up without his father. Wednesday marked the end of our fourth year since his death, and while we keep moving on, keep plugging away day to day, his loss is something still very fresh and raw – […]
Where the 'other' you lives…
As most of you know (but if you don’t, consider this the HI GUYS GUESS WHAT portion of the entry), I live in Alaska, and have for most of my life. One of the benefits of living here is the scenery – we’re surrounded by mountains, and hills and forests and trees and all the […]
Those THREE GLORIOUS WORDS!
No, not ‘I love you’. Not even ‘You’re not fat’. Oh no. These three words are the best words any mother ever hears… BACK TO SCHOOL! Oh HELL yeah! Its the day all kids – especially teenagers – dread, and all mom’s long for, it’s the day that I know means I can kick them […]
Randomosity
So, remember back when I told you of the PTA live induction of their new leaders that would be held online? I didn’t make it myself, but the ever lovely Julie dropped us a note to thank those that did! And, if you – like me – didn’t make it to the live event, you […]
