It's not easy owning a possessed appliance, especially one that decides to die. Thankfully, we have a service agreement until 2015. I wasn't thrilled, but I changed my schedule for Tuesday so I would be home when the repairman came. As luck would have it, it's now after three. My first-grader and third-grader, Peter and Lizzy, are now off the bus. I still have to pick up my … [Read more...]
The United Federation of Moms
I belong to, arguably the oldest union in the world, ‘The United Federation of Moms.” I was issued my card 13 years ago when I had my first child. I held my beautiful baby boy in my arms and became a proud member. Whenever I'm facing a particular pesky parenting problem with one of my children, I fall back on the safety of my fellow members. Mom: Why can’t I have ice cream for … [Read more...]
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
The mood in our house right now reminds me of my all-time favorite Staples TV commercial. The spot goes back about 20 years and features the festive Christmas song,"It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." The commercial features an ecstatic father shopping for school supplies with his children. The children are slowly following behind, looking as if they are headed for death … [Read more...]
