Dear My High School Graduate, Congratulations! Today you have achieved a major milestone, graduation from high school. You’re moving onto a new chapter in your life, one filled with great adventure and the unknown. At times you may be scared and question all that you know as fair and just. You have a right to be afraid. Your parents sheltered you too long. As you begin this new chapter I have some advice for you, most of it is common sense. Remember all the times I told you to pay attention and you ignored me? For your sake, I made a list to refresh your memory. Graduation Advice - Don't Be a Slob Pick up after yourself and return things to the place that you found them. When you … [Read more...]
Class Clown Versus Parent-Teacher Conference
October 10, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Parent-teacher conferences are as unsettling as being attacked on a city street by a flock of geese overdosed on Ex-Lax. You hope you don’t get hit with something you weren’t expecting. When our son brought home a crumpled-up reminder note about his upcoming parent-teacher conference, my husband said to me, “Should we be concerned?” “Nah,” I said with a laugh. “We’ve got nothing to fear. Our little guy’s fun loving, smart, and inquisitive. He’s right on track.” I was certain his bubbly kindergarten teacher would load on the compliments with a flash of her professionally whitened teeth and say, “Your son is fabulous. A model student.” This will be a piece of cake. I prepared a … [Read more...]
Funny Parenting Sayings Spotted on Magnets and Mugs
March 20, 2017 By 2 Comments
Need a boost of laughter? Check out these funny parenting sayings spotted on magnets and mugs. Even when kids crack your face, break your stuff and question your sanity, it's nice to know you're not alone. Don't forget to check out my favorite family sitcoms, The Middle and The Goldbergs. Parenting is mostly just being screamed at by a tiny idiot. The first rule of parenting: Never negotiate with terrorists. I child proofed by house but they still get in. If drinking on the front porch counts, then yes, call me outdoorsy. Who are these kids and why are they calling me mom? Nothing makes me more productive than the last minute. My swimsuit told me to go to the gym today … [Read more...]
Stuff Mom Won’t Miss When Kid’s In College
January 24, 2016 By 6 Comments
Now that my youngest child is off to college, my friends asked, "What's the stuff mom won't miss when kid's in college?" You won't believe how much free time you will have. You may wonder how a grown kid (an adult, so he claimed) required so much time. And if you’re a mom with a kid or two in school, I bet you know the answer. There's just a lot of stuff Mom won't miss! Stuff Mom Won’t Miss When Kid’s in College School Drop Off – I have two kids. That means I’ve dropped kids off at school for over 13 years, with a slight break when a kid turned 16. For God’s sake, administrators, get it together. Go out there with a sign and tell those parents to pull forward! Their lazy kids can walk a … [Read more...]
Graduation Advice for My Daughter
April 29, 2015 By 4 Comments
Teachers, valedictorians and school administrators spoke at your high school graduation and offered advice like go to college, get a job, work hard, pursue your dreams, and travel. This is great for most graduates but just the tip of the iceberg. Since they did not ask me to speak at commencement, now I offer graduation advice for my daughter. It includes the little stuff that people often forget to mention that makes life meaningful. Dear Daughter, Congratulations! Today you have achieved a major milestone, graduation from high school. You’re moving onto a new chapter in your life, one filled with great adventure and the unknown. At times you may be scared and question all that you know … [Read more...]
14 Ways Guys Are Like Twitter
March 23, 2015 By 6 Comments
The men in our life can be funny, moody, straight shooters, and have the ability to get to the heart of a problem. Small talk? Not my guys! On social media, there’s one place they feel at home…Twitter. Do you know the 14 Ways Guys Are Like Twitter? 14 Ways Guys Are Like Twitter They only speak in 140 characters or less. THEY ARE LOUD AND TALK IN ALL CAPS. If they don’t like what someone says, they don’t reply. Spelling doesn’t matter….to them. Snark and attitude reign supreme. Random people may jump into their conversation. It’s not necessary to understand everything they say. Lurking around is permitted. They don’t need permission to voice their opinion. Both … [Read more...]
9 Survival Tips for Parents of Teenage Boys
February 10, 2015 By 4 Comments
Is your teen the master of exaggeration? Are all his responses one syllable like "okay," "yeah" or "whatever"? Does he seem to speak in a foreign language? Congratulations you are the proud parents of a teenage boy! Here's a list of down-to-earth tips with ways to get you through the next few years, 9 Survival Tips for Parents of Teenage Boys. Give it a shot! Might as well have a little fun while you're at it. Never Look Directly in the Eyes Look to the right or left of the head, above the eyes, eyebrows or the forehead but whatever you do, never stare directly into the eyes. Like staring into the eye of Slytherin’s Basilisk in Harry Potter movies, eyes have the power to instantly kill … [Read more...]
How to Send Your Kid Off To College
August 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Figuring out how to send your kid off to college can be confusing. Ashley is our first-born, and my husband and I had documented all her firsts: first steps, first words, first day of kindergarten, first car, and now, first child to attend college. We recognized that everything we had done up to this point was practice. Shopping for College Throughout the summer, we shopped together for college essentials like toiletries, colorful bedding, laundry baskets, eating utensils, and power cords. She selected her college courses online and searched for a roommate through the school’s Facebook page. She was ready to begin a new adventure and had marked off the boxes on the college … [Read more...]
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