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When I was about 10 years old, I remember hanging out with my best friend Jennie and talking to her mother one day. At the end of the conversation, as we walked away, Jennie’s Mom said, “Have fun Muffin.” “Muffin?” I … Continue reading
Category Archives: Zach
One girl home from over night camp, excited to share all her stories.Two boys heading to overnight camp.One super, over the moon excited.One hating the fact that his Dad and Stepmom are forcing him to go.It has always been a … Continue reading
Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved the beach.She didn’t go to the beach very often, but every few summers, her parents would pack up their car and take this girl, her two siblings, and grandmother … Continue reading
Zach’s team tied their game the other night. And we celebrated!! Yes, we celebrated a tie! It was a 1-1 tie, no less. This was the first non-loss all season. They have come to expect losing. Big losses. Like 11-0, … Continue reading
Can it be that my boy turns 12 today? It hardly feels possible. Every year, I say THIS is my favourite year. It’s THE best age. But every year IS the best year. There are no favourites here. It has … Continue reading
I am so completely out of sync these days. Summer does that to me. I suppose it’s a good thing in some ways. A break from our usual routine. I don’t miss the homework, that’s for sure. And I love … Continue reading
Having gone through a divorce, and then a remarriage and a blending of families, I often wonder what kind of baggage my kids are going to have. I stress about the idea that they will have abandonment issues, commitment issues, … Continue reading
This past week was filled with graduation festivities. These two graduated from grade 6! They are off to a new school next year – Middle School – for grade 7 and 8 – and they are super excited. The school … Continue reading
So…Rob and I are away this week on a little marriage vacation, but have been texting/emailing/FaceTiming and Google chatting with the kids(and hoping we won’t have a $500++ bill when we get home) Last night I was on FaceTime with … Continue reading
When I first met Gabe, he was 9 years old. He was super cute, and super chatty. He was so comfortable with adults and had his Dad’s charm. I instantly liked him and knew he was a special kid. However, … Continue reading