In our area, you go to elementary school from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. Then you go to Middle School for Grades 7 and 8. Finally, you head to high school for Grades 9 -12. When you leave each school, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Josh
We are pretty much chauffeurs these days. Every single night we have at least 2-3 events happening, and often more. Thank goodness for car pools and kids who are starting to take the subway! It actually is a little overwhelming … Continue reading
My baby turns 12 today. Even though he’s not the youngest in our family, he’s still my baby. Makes for some unique sibling roles in our family when you have two “oldest children” and two “babies”, yet, in some circumstances, … Continue reading
“A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.” What do you get when you have two biological brothers 18 months apart, who have some very similar interests (and share the same life … Continue reading
Invictus BY WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced … Continue reading
Summer ended way too quickly this year it seemed. It was a great summer, but the kids were pretty ok with getting back to school. Maybe even a bit excited?!?! Everyone was up early and ready to go for out … Continue reading
I think I have had enough of Emergency Rooms. First was Rob’s heart attack in March. A few nights pushing chairs together to catch a wink. Then came April. Rob had another scare, which resulted in another emergency visit, and … Continue reading
We have had a few exciting weeks around here!! A couple of weeks ago Zach’s soccer team participated in the first tournament of the year. For the past two years, his team hadn’t done well. They had this crazy coach … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, My Boy! I can’t believe 11 years have slipped away so quickly. It feels just like yesterday that I held you in my arms for hours, trying to soothe your cries. Now, if I can catch you , … Continue reading