Archives - September 2011

no one can resist schweddy balls

no one can resist schweddy balls
If I had a category on this site titled, “Pick Your Battles,” that is where I would file this post.  Schweddy Balls is a new flavor introduced by Ben & Jerry’s and the conservative group, One Million Moms,... more please

posted: 09/23/2011

somehow they always win...

somehow they always win...
  Colt and I decided over the weekend that we would have a small Halloween Party this year for ten of his friends. Today when I picked him up from school he said, “Let’s send the invitations out today, because it... more please

posted: 09/19/2011

table talk: it's all dreamy up in here

table talk: it\'s all dreamy up in here
This week I offer a combo. A Table Talk prompt and additional questions on the same topic. Dreams.  The other day Colt was telling me about a dream he had that scared him right into our bed. At first I was... more please

posted: 09/19/2011

turning the uncomfortable into a fun game

turning the uncomfortable into a fun game
ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age: 6
Favorite Word: Fart
Hobbies:  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:  The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi. started kindergarten three weeks ago at the same time NoahNoah aka: Mac Daddy
Age: 15
"Special" Qualities: Holds a grudge for longer than you can remember the offense. Talks nonstop
Best Qualities: Wakes up with a smile every day and walks to the beat of his own drum. became a freshman and KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age: 16
"Special" Qualities: Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities: The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries. became a junior. I was too busy crying in my wine glass about the fact that my babies were going to be leaving me... more please

posted: 09/15/2011

verizon made me smarter than my teen

verizon made me smarter than my teen
This is one of the most valuable tools I have found as the parent of a cell phone wielding kid. We have a "no phones after 10:00 p.m. rule" in our house. Which is why my husband goes to bed at... more please

posted: 09/14/2011

table talk: teachers, candy and crappy jobs

table talk: teachers, candy and crappy jobs
  How many times a week do you sit together as a family for dinner? We all know that family dinners are one of the most beneficial ways to maintain an open and communicative relationship with our children. Right? Did you also... more please

posted: 09/12/2011

an open letter to brian kelly, notre dame's football coach

an open letter to brian kelly, notre dame\'s football coach
For those of you who don't watch or enjoy football stay with it. This isn't about football. This is about the way coaches treat our boys. Dear Mr. Kelly This weekend I watched as your boys dressed proudly in the Notre Dame... more please

posted: 09/08/2011

table talk

table talk
How many times a week do you sit together as a family for dinner? We all know that family dinners are one of the most beneficial ways to maintain an open and communicative relationship with our children. Right? Did you also... more please

posted: 09/05/2011