Our youngest child has always had a talent for building things out of just about anything he can get his hands on. Blocks, train tracks, vegetables, sticks, cups, or paper clips, are mediums he has used to create towns, castles, schools, and shopping malls. It’s not uncommon to see a trail of paper shreds leading to Peter sitting at the dining room table deep in thought as he … [Read more...]
For the Love of Ten
This morning Peter ran into my room, very excited to show me the telescope and binoculars he made from paper, tape and staples. “Can I bring them with me when Tom and I visit Grandpa today? I want to show them to him.” “Of course. I think he will love to see them.” “Mom, they aren’t real you know. He broadly smiles and starts to laugh.” “Yes, I know.” Now we are … [Read more...]
Surprises in Parenting
Our youngest child Peter has always been a marvel at building with blocks, train tracks, vegetables, paper cups, and anything else he can get his hands on. This may be nothing special in most families, but it means he stands out in our family of klutzes. About four years ago Tom, our oldest, was in panic after seeing another amazing creation his baby brother made with his … [Read more...]
My Empty Nest
Lately everywhere I look I seem to come across an article on the empty nest. I always bookmark these pieces. Our oldest is entering his sophomore year in high school and won’t be leaving home for a few more years. I’ve always assumed that I still had time before our nest started to change. But things happen sooner than you expect. This weekend we packed up the … [Read more...]
A Table for Two
I made sure I looked a little extra pretty today. I took an extra minute with my hair and made sure my eye makeup looked nice, remembering to use a little eyeliner. As I went to get to dressed, I passed on wearing my favorite, if a little raggy, green sweater, for my nicer knit turtleneck.. No weekend-mom attire would do today. I had a date planned with someone very … [Read more...]
