Poor, poor Father’s Day. The neglected “middle child” of holidays. Book-ended by Mother’s Day and July 4th, Father’s Day doesn’t stand much of a chance. While Mother’s Day holds the monopoly on doting and pampering and over-the-top thoughtful gifts, July 4th is the boss when it comes to outdoor awesomeness and fireworks and all-you-can-eat ribs. Why […] Read more…
Motherhood, especially the “little years,” very very very very often feels like a complex and exhausting game of give-and-take. For one thing to succeed, another thing must be forsaken…(or so it seems.) …The need for your family to have clean clothes trumps the desire to sit down and read a good book. …The time spent running errands replaces the time previously […] Read more…
Play dates are the best. I love them because my children get to practice sharing and putting others first. It’s also funny to see the deep appreciation that develops for their own dusty toys now that someone else is playing with them. I also love play dates because, although a little work on the front […] Read more…