family
Mother’s Day?
I suspect I'll crave the "traditional" Mother's Day togetherness when my kids are older, more self-sufficient, and less constantly in my hair. But for now, I wouldn't mind having a one day vacation from all of that intimacy....
ChoreMonster.com aims to make chores more enjoyable for kids and parents
Getting my children to help with household chores can be a daily battle. It’s no fun, and everybody ends up feeling grumpy. Right? ChoreMonster.com is an online system of chore assignments and rewards. It lets parents assign chores for kids by choosing from the default list or adding customized tasks. Each chore can be customized by due date, frequency, and points awarded. Each child gets hi...
Veteran’s Day – Stuff my Grandpa Said
Happy Veterans’ Day ! I always think about my grandfather on this day. He died a few years ago, and I neverheard him talk about his war experiences. He fought in World War II and the Korean War. He made it home alive, raised children, worked hard, retired, and celebrated 50 years of marriage. During his long life, he shared some wise and funny sayings with us. Here are a few of my favorites:...
Funny Mom Stuff: Mom, you’re shrinking!
My daughter is 6 years old. She is under the impression that aging corresponds with “getting bigger.” At her age, that’s true! On the other hand, my husband and I joke around that I’m shrinking. I’m only 5 feet tall, and the last time we marked our heights on the wall, I was 1/4 inch shorter than last time. I tell my kids it’s because they’re wearing me do...
