Teach them how to eat well and they'll pass it on.I had one of those rare mom-affirming moments the other day. I gave my kids smoothies made from an instant smoothie mix that you find in the freezer department. I never buy that stuff, but we were on week two of "soft" diet for The Girl after surgery ... Read More about Feeding your kids-start as you mean to go on
Following Polly is following me
I have read two books in my life that are written by people I've met. It's a lot of pressure, reading something by someone you know. What if it stinks? I mean, writing a book is kind of a big deal. Not everyone can do it right. Right? So what happens if the person you know falls into the ... Read More about Following Polly is following me
You Had Him at Hello
Eight years ago you raced into our lives and he cried. It was the first time I'd ever seen him cry and I had known him for a long time and through a lot of things. Only you could make him forget everything about image and pride. Only you could bring the kind of joy that made him cry. He was yours ... Read More about You Had Him at Hello
9-11 and those born after
I knew it would come eventually, this day of explaining. I just never prepared enough for it.Why is my name Faith?Why would it have been bad for me to come on my due date?What does that wall say?What does memorial mean?These are the questions that have come. We have been able to explain around them ... Read More about 9-11 and those born after
Private Investigating-Back to School Style
The first full day of school proved full of mystery. I was reminded that my least favorite part of sending my kids off to school is that for eight hours a day I have no idea what's happening in their lives. I liked preschool where I dropped them at the door and even if I didn't talk to the teacher ... Read More about Private Investigating-Back to School Style
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