The First Day Report

M started third grade, which I still consider to be the Most Difficult Grade Ever, with 2nd place going to my first year of graduate school.  Not that I’m telling her that.  I don’t have to worry, though, because she currently appears to have no school anxiety whatsoever. This morning, as I was packing her … [Read more…]

This Week

Cute W and I had a date last night:  we saw The Kids Are All Right.  Loved it. Seriously:  I laughed, I cried. Anyway, this week is pretty quiet.  If you’re already to move right into fall, many of the local orchards already have apples for picking your own.  The weather’s looking pretty good, so … [Read more…]

Soccer

Cute W had two soccer practices today.  I might be biased, but I think that he’s an excellent coach.  Actually, I am biased.  In fact, the other night, we were eating dinner, and M said, “Mommy’s got [words distorted by excessive giggling]”.  What?  We asked.  Except J:  she seemed to understand already.  Maybe they’d discussed … [Read more…]

It’s That Time of Year!

If you’re interested in library programs, now’s the time to check into them, since some libraries require that you register the kids for a whole series.  This is also a good time to check into classes in general.  Music studios, gyms, and schools of all kinds will often let you attend a sample class or … [Read more…]

Labor Day Weekend

Hey everybody!  Hannah’s Hope Fund won the $250 K grant.  Thanks to everyone who voted. And now, for some sad news.  Remember how I callously blew you off to make myself some cookies last night?  Well, just as I was about to begin cooking, I plunged into a horrifying and mysterious stomach-related illness.  At first … [Read more…]

What if. . .

I completely blew off posting tonight and spent that time making myself no-bake cookies instead?  Would you lose all respect for me?