Sibling Love
“How do your other children feel about Hayden?” I get this question a lot. How do my other children feel about Hayden? Hayden is my middle child. He also is…
Happy Holidays
I had intended to write a blog post before the holidays. However, between remote learning for my kids, my own teaching job, and just life in general, I never got…
The Holidays
“Can we put out the Christmas stuff yet?” The holidays are looking a little bit different this year. Not only because of the pandemic, but because Hayden is one hundred…
Kindness
“When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind.” Dr. Wayne W. Byer National Kindness day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean we should stop…
Be Who You Want To Be
“Be who you want to be.” We have spent a long time trying to get this message across to our children. Don’t be afraid of being yourself. Be whoever you…
Scars
“Don’t worry, it shouldn’t cause a scar.” A few weeks ago, I got a call from daycare only an hour after my youngest was dropped off, stating that he would…
Birthdays
“Is it my birthday yet?” As a kid, birthdays are huge. I know my children ask me for months if it’s their birthday yet. They are always planning out their…
The New Normal
“I forgot my mask!” Mornings are hectic. We all are rushing to get out of the house by 7. Two catch the bus, one heads off to daycare and my…
Tough Guys
“If you’re a boy, and you like teaching, you like nursing, you would like to have a doll, that’s okay….we should each be free to develop our own talents, whatever…
Kindergarten Ready
“Boys can have long hair!” I’ve mentioned before how I wish I was as confident as Hayden. He is just so sure of what he wants and likes and he’s…