Our Little Pumpkin Tradition
Our fall pumpkin tradition doesn’t involve carving or painting. Instead, we each pick out our favorite small pumpkin and then set them on our front porch – representing our little...
Category "Voice"
I Know It’s Not Tuesday {Just Write}
Joining this writing group is all about writing freely on Tuesdays. I know today is not Tuesday. If I waited until next week I would probably not write this at...
Dangers of Husband Bashing
In the fight for equality, we seem to have forgotten the very definition of ‘equal’. The idea that women are better by default has become the battle cry. We aren’t...
I Don’t Go On Field Trips
My preschooler has his first field trip in a few weeks. They’re going apple picking, a hay ride – it’s an all day event. When I told an acquaintance about...
If I Had To Grow My Own Food I’d Starve
I decided to try a garden this summer. After months of my friends talking about everything from growing peppers to building chicken coops in their back yards I thought, “I...
M&M Has No Idea What Candy Corn Tastes Like
I love the fall. Leaves, the smell of fireplaces around the neighborhood and Halloween candy. I love candy corn. Now, I’m sure some of you also like it and some...
Facebook, Preschool and Paleo Fails
Since there is a face behind this site I suppose I should take a moment and let you know what’s up with me. The autobiography stuff isn’t my typical deal,...
Our 4th in Photos: Boston and Bearskin Neck, Rockport
We spent our 4th of July days off this year in Boston, the Boston Common and Bearskin Neck on Cape Ann. I thought I’d share a few photos. You can...
Selective Anxiety and Perimenopause: a true story
I can easily recall the first anxiety attack I had. It was October 2012. I had to start my drive to the airport at 4:30 am to catch a 6...
Terrible After Two: The Battle Continues
It seems like I’ve been here before. It seems like I’ll always be here. My child isn’t two, he’s almost four. He isn’t teething, hungry, bored or sick. He isn’t...
Toddler Lessons: Take Time to Hide
Little Man loves his Kindle. Twice a day he’s allowed game time, and he makes sure to get the absolute most out of it by creating a little ‘Kindle Cave’....