We live near a neighborhood in Long Beach, California called Naples. Naples is an island neighborhood, and in the center of the island is a loop of canals. We have lots of family traditions this time of year, but one of our favorites is touring the canals by boat, or walking the canals up on the sidewalks […]
The proper care and feeding of headstrong teenage boys – Lessons on cooking, budgeting and eating on the run.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Campbell Soup Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Conner moved out. Did I tell you this? My boy graduated from high school in June and then immediately set about finding his own place. I wasn’t ready. He’s attending college locally, so I […]
The best letter of recommendation in the history of the world.
My son asked his high school principal for a letter of recommendation. What he received was the best letter of reference I have ever seen.
Shoe stories. You can’t make this up.
As the mom of boys, there are just times when I just shake my head. There are times when I know I should investigate a situation fully, but I really just don’t know that I want the answers. It was time for Grant’s JiuJitsu class and he was getting dressed and ready to go. Normally […]
4th grade campaign promises.
I don’t know about other states, but in California schools the 4th grade is spent covering state history and state government. Each child has a turn as the classroom Secretary, the Controller, the Lieutenant Governor and then as the big cheese: the Governor. It is done alphabetically so that each child has a turn to serve in each […]
“The good, the bad, and the something” – 4th grade fiction.
This time last week, I was in Salt Lake City attending the SNAP Conference. I enjoy being with “my people” and learning new information about blogging and social media. I had the privilege of helping teach a class on writing and storytelling at the conference with KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms and Vanessa from At the Picket Fence. […]
Note to self: do not take 10 year old boys into a lingerie store.
I had a few errands to run this week. One of them was to exchange a bra I had purchased. I thought nothing of bringing my trusty side-kick, Grant, along for the errands. When will I get it through my head that baby’s grown’ up? We had two quick stops in the same shopping […]
Hamster shenanigans and a 10 year old’s building plans.
Last night as I was preparing to go to bed, a quick, scurrying movement caught my eye. Hamster. On the loose. Oy. Grant often takes “Speedy” out of his cage for play time and on occasion does not get his cage properly closed up again. Handsome Hubby was already asleep, and I did my best […]
Teacher Tweets: My son’s first experience with having something go viral.
My son Conner is learning first hand what a roller coaster ride having something go viral on the internet can be. He is in the video production class at school, which seems to be the modern day equivalent of high school journalism. Griffin News is a bi-weekly news show that the students write, produce and air […]
One year ago today…
One year ago today, I received a phone call that no parent should ever have to get. One year ago today, I was on my knees, bargaining with God. One year ago today, I could never have imagined that anything good could come from the events that transpired. One year ago today, when I used […]
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