I’m struggling with a parenting issue. It is that “I need a little help, please” request that comes from Sebastian all the time these days. He wants me to help him with tasks that he already knows how to do independently. And by “help,” I mean he wants me to do it for him. He…
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The good guys
Two weeks ago I sat in back-to-school faculty meetings as the new teachers at the school (including me) were introduced to everyone else. One woman mentioned that she graduated from a local high school in 2006. Yes, 2006. There was a split second of shocked silence, then a collective muffled groan from most of us…
What passes for summer
The weather here in the Pacific Northwest has been thumbing its nose at us, as well as the rest of the overheated country, apparently, by refusing to be warm and summery. So when Shell said she was hosting a link-up of summer fun pictures, I figured there wasn’t much chance I could join in. But then…
First bites
I’m going to admit it right up front: I’m a picky eater. There is a long list of foods that I don’t care to eat, beginning with the dreaded green A’s (avocado, asparagus, and artichoke – yuck). So it was no great shock to me when Sebastian began to show a…shall we call it distinguished?…palate….
Why I love having boys
No matter when you find out that you’re having a boy – at the ultrasound or at the birth – you immediately begin picturing what he and your future life will look like. You may be excited about the prospect of having a son, but perhaps a little terrified. So I’m here to tell you…
