October 18, 2023
“Daddy? Daddy? I nee…
“Daddy? Daddy? I need help.” Jonny is 15, but he was using the tone of voice I have come to call his “secret weapon”…
October 17, 2023
When Jonny outgrows …
When Jonny outgrows his toys, he gives them to his younger brother. This is the way of the world for most families. But…
September 28, 2023
Those of you who hav…
Those of you who have followed me for a while know that I have written about parenthood for a LONG time. I blogged…
September 27, 2023
You guys. Look at Jo…
You guys. Look at Jonah’s independent work from school. 🥹😱 I have NO idea what Jonah’s typical day is like… who he…
September 11, 2023
Every time Jonah use…
Every time Jonah used to grab the scissors and cut his own hair, I thought he was just being mischievous… So I would…
September 4, 2023
Teachers! We love ge…
Teachers! We love getting these kinds of notes home. Especially when “good things” are happening, but even if…
September 4, 2023
Jonah loves these bo…
Jonah loves these books, and I want to encourage him to read… But NO DAVID…😤 …inspires the “funnest” behaviors.…
September 3, 2023
I’ve realized with m…
I’ve realized with my kids going into 9th grade and 4th grade, I no-longer have any real “long-term expectations” for…