Yesterday, our boy had ‘the best day of his life so far’. His words. And we were so pleased to be able to provide that for him. This kid grew up. 12 years old is such a tricky time, with so much going on. But he’s turned into a thoughtful, caring , considerate, loving, sensitive (in a good way) young …
She Really Does Love Him
Tomorrow is Grand Master D’s 12th birthday. 12, I can hardly believe it, but more on that later. Today, Miss Gremlin wanted to make his birthday cake. She shopped for it then came home to cook. I let her.
Awards, Awards, Awards…..
It’s so much fun to write this blog and always a surprise when someone gives me an award. Last week That Suburban Momma awarded me the Sunshine Blogger award. She’s a crazy lady and I love reading about what she does on her blog.
The Show Must Go On……… But Should It?
This Sunday, less than a week after the worst storm EVER hit New York and New Jersey, The New York Marathon will still go ahead. As of right now, Thursday, there is still no power below 23rd street, there is still flood water covering lower Manhattan.
Hump Day Halloween
The kids are excited, the costumes are ready. The candy bowl by the door is full, in anticipation of dozens of little hands reaching in for goodies. Your spooky sign is out…..
Post Hurricane in Pictures
We weathered the Hurricane, we came through the other side safely, albiet a little unnerved. We retained power, although for about a 20 minute period the lights threatened to go out. It was our first experience and all things considered we are very lucky. This afternoon, because I couldn’t cope any more with the restlessness, we ventured out in the …
We’re in Hurricane Lockdown
We’re here, still waiting on Hurricane Sandy. School was cancelled, so it was a lazy morning. An extended weekend. The announcement has just gone out that there will be no school tomorrow either! The winds are really starting to really pick up but we’re still waiting for any significant rain….Sandy is still 2 hours off the coast. We’re keeping the …
Frankenstorm………….Another Halloween Interrupted
Last year on Halloween we had a freak snowstorm. It was our only storm. 8 inches of wet snow on all those autumn leaves.. Yeah we had a couple of little snows over the rest of the winter but not much. It was a strange sight, Halloween trick or treating in snow boots? Yep, but we coped, and still got …
Sometimes It Takes A Couple of Goes to Get a Good One
October 15 was Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day. Millions of women everywhere, every day suffer the loss of a pregnancy through miscarriage. In fact 40% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. I didn’t know that, until it happened to me. I also didn’t know how many friends around me had suffered a similar fate, until it happened to me. It’s not …
Putting Yourself Out There………
I have such self doubt some days, ok most days……Why would anyone want to read my blog? Sure sometimes I have things to say. I like to think I can put a funny spin on something, but really there are so many talented writers out there, what makes me think I can even do this? Some days the inspiration is …