Have you ever sat in a PTA meeting and broke out in a sweat as you recall that you sent your kid to school with a plain old sandwich and juice box while you listen to the woman next to you describe the lunch she packed for hers. The one complete with bread she made herself and cut into the shape of a snowflake? Or while you are watching your angel play at a Baby-and-Me … [Read more...]
The Mommy Union
I belong to arguably the oldest union in the world, “The United Federation of Moms.” I was a probationary member the day the stick turned pink but was issued my permanent card 16 years ago when I had my first child, Tom. I held my beautiful baby boy in my arms and became a proud member. Whenever I’m facing a pesky parenting problem with one of my three children, I fall … [Read more...]
Dear Mom Who Sent Your Kid to School With No Socks Today
Dear Mom who sent your kid to school with no socks today: Thank you. My morning started with me mentally counting ahead two hours to figure out what time everyone’s bus had been rescheduled because the previous day’s snowstorm had delayed the opening of school. As I was packing snacks and making breakfast, my nine-year-old started to scream in an unGodly pitch because … [Read more...]
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
At 48 with three kids ages 15, 12 and 9, I feel like a monkey in the middle. Some of my friends have kids that are much older than mine. Babies that I bought shower and first birthday gifts for so many years ago, are finishing college or well into their careers. I also have some friends with children still in diapers. I’ve found in my mom friends and in myself, that … [Read more...]
