I know people who love to scrap. They have bins filled to the brim with rubber stamps, themed paper and stickers that say things like “Reminisce” and “Fun in the Sun.” They save ticket stubs and invitations and host and attend scrapping gatherings with their scrapping friends where they’ll sit in a circle and [...]
Archive for August, 2008
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Read the full article!| Posted in For adults only | No Comments » | Sunday, August 31st, 2008 | |
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Entitlement |
I realized this week that I am suffering from a case of parental entitlement. It happened when I took Penny to the Shelburne Farm here in Vermont to see the animals the other day. We go practically every week and almost always stop for a baguette at their bakery on the way home (my mom [...]
| Posted in Family Life, Shopping | No Comments » | Saturday, August 30th, 2008 | |
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Beloved Children’s Book I Love to Hate #1: The Runaway Bunny |
Let me begin by acknowledging the pure genius of the last line of this book: “Have a carrot.” It’s blunt yet nurturing, and it’s the quintessential mom line. I fantasize that someday I’ll deliver such a nugget at the end of a random existential-type argument with my daughter, Penny. Margaret Wise Brown’s editor asked told [...]
| Posted in Books | No Comments » | Thursday, August 28th, 2008 | |
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The Three Best Things About Being a Parent |
Sarah came for a visit a few days ago. My old friend lives an adventurous life. She’s kayaked in Alaskan waters, taught children living near Lake Victoria, and most recently led a group of teenagers on an Underground Railroad biking adventure. Her life is a far cry from mine, which is [...]
| Posted in Motherhood / Parenthood | 1 Comment » | Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 | |
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How to Act Like a Dork with Your Kids |
We went to our local library the other day for storytime, something we’ve done weekly for the past three years. It was a new librarian leading the half-hour event, which is supposed to consist of read-aloud stories and songs. The librarian was young, early twenties maybe, and there’s not much good I can say [...]
| Posted in Family Life, Motherhood / Parenthood | 1 Comment » | Sunday, August 24th, 2008 | |
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Is My Daughter a Country Star? |
My daughter’s a country music fan, all of my doing. While most three year-olds request Laurie Berkner or Raffi, my daughter shouts out for Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, Jo Dee Messina, Carrie “Underwear” (aka Underwood), and the one that makes me smile most of all, Johnny Cash. I watch her in the rear-view [...]
| Posted in Family Life, Preschoolers | No Comments » | Friday, August 22nd, 2008 | |
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Movie Night: Our Family Tradition |
Some families gather for Sunday dinners. Others light Shabbat candles every Friday. Our family has begun our own tradition–movie night.It originated this way: my husband loves t.v. Worships it really. He grew up in South Africa and didn’t even have t.v. until age 10, so t.v. has always been a [...]
| Posted in Family Life, Preschoolers | No Comments » | Friday, August 15th, 2008 | |
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You’re a Mom, But Don’t Take it Too Seriously |
I had a mommy freak out moment yesterday. I went online to sign my daughter up for a music class this fall only to discover the class was full. How will my daughter learn about music, I worried. I called the center hosting the class and begged the woman who answered to [...]
| Posted in Motherhood / Parenthood | No Comments » | Thursday, August 14th, 2008 | |
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Best Baby Books to Read Before the Baby Comes |
I’ve read countless baby books and have learned a lot from a sleep consultant, Jill Spivack, with whom we worked for our sleep issues with our daughter. And a lot of this I’ve discovered from time in the trenches. The first 2-3 months with a new baby will bring every emotion you’ve ever [...]
| Posted in Babies, Books, Sleep | 1 Comment » | Sunday, August 10th, 2008 | |
| Labels: Babies, Books, Sleep |
