Clik here to view.
This Might Be the Answer That You Have Been Searching For
“Mommy?” he said “Can you live without ever drinking chocolate milk?” “Sure,” I said “Lots of people probably never drink chocolate milk.” “You can live without ever ever drinking a single drop of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice?
Me: Claudia, I think the bathing suit you wore this morning is getting too small for you. Her: No it isn’t. Me: Really, honey, I think it is. Look at this picture. Her: That isn’t too small! It was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Claudia Butchers a LeBron James Joke and Makes Me Laugh Anyway
“Hey Mom, what is the difference between Ian and Saturn?” “I don’t know. What?” “They both have really big gas, but at least Saturn has rings.” (LeBron still doesn’t think it is funny.) * * * [photo:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Unbearable Heaviness of Claudia’s Backpack
This morning as I was sending the children off to school I noticed that Claudia’s backpack was unzipped and also looking particularly puffy. “What is in your backpack?” I said as I swept in quickly so...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Daughter’s Keeper
I had been feeling guilty about it for weeks. She is my daughter’s first grade teacher. So this morning I when I was at the school I went into Claudia’s classroom and I was just as honest as possible....
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Whole Different Animal
While discussing my trip to Pittsburgh for The Winter Classic with my six year old daughter she asked if someday I would take her to see the Capitals play. Would I? The only things that would make me...
View ArticleClik here to view.
We All Love Rock N’ Roll
Claudia really wanted the Barbie I Can Be Rock Star Doll Set for her birthday. Thinking that was totally awesome, I ran right out and bought it. I admit, however, to having an ulterior motive. I am...
View ArticleClik here to view.
With the Lights Out It’s Less Dangerous
Claudia has decided what she wants to be for Halloween. She is seven years old. What on earth have I created? I will take partial credit. The Goon Squad’s birth announcement featured a picture of the...
View ArticleThe 4 Bs?
Setting: Claudia and I are in the kitchen unloading the dishwasher and and listening to my iPod on shuffle when “I Me Mine” by The Beatles comes on. Her: This isn’t a very good song. I don’t even like...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Preteen Angst
My daughter asks me the same question every single day. “Why do you hate me?” And every single day I give her the same answer. “I don’t hate you. I love you.” To which she generally replies “No you...
View Article
