In my 49 years on this planet, I have had the chance to meet some amazing people and make a lot of good friends. Some have lasted beyond time and circumstance, while others have ended naturally after school, or a move or job change. A few ended painfully. But there is one friend whose effect on me was so profound that I think of her often. Carol and I were in the same … [Read more...]
The Next Frontier for a Princess & Her Mom
I don’t know what I expected to find on Wednesday when I went to a open house at the school for special needs children my daughter will be attending next year. But I didn’t expect to feel such profound sadness. Will I ever completely accept my daughter’s limitations? As I walked the hallways with the other parents, I started to have my doubts. Lizzy will … [Read more...]
The Page Turner
This week I feel every one of my 49 years. My nerves are shot. I’m tired and more than a little cranky. I’m in need of a makeover, or more appropriately, a rewrite. After years of guiltily reading romance novels, I’ve decided to take a page from one and reframe my life. I may even put a picture of my dishwasher dressed in a flowing gown on the cover. The … [Read more...]
Solving the Frustration Equation
The other day I sent an email to my son’s teacher with the subject line, “Re Homework tears, mine, not Peter’s.” I couldn’t believe it that once again, fourth grade was kicking my butt. All of sudden a lifetime of frustration came flooding back to me. Memories of missed recess sitting in a classroom being the only girl among the few kids who didn't finish their work on … [Read more...]
Life Happens When You Are Making Other Plans
As the mom of two little ones, I was happy to finally get a chance to put my feet up. I was used to being tired, but the exhaustion I’d been feeling the last few weeks was really intense. I hope I’m not coming down with anything, I really don’t have the time. I was extremely grateful that my parents had offered to take Tom and Lizzy for the night. Maybe a good night’s sleep … [Read more...]
