My sweet baby girl is 8 years old! Time is totally flying, and I am loving the girl you are becoming. While still a bit shy, when you are in a comfortable situation you are really coming into your own. You have SUCH a personality! I’m really proud of how you’ve overcome some of your… [Read More]
Is Captain Marvel good for tweens?
My 10 year old and I attended an advanced screening of Captain Marvel in order to facilitate this review. Hi, I’m a 41 year old woman who is a fairly new Marvel Movie nerd. My husband and I have seen the movies over the years, but it’s only been in the last year (since Black Panther)… [Read More]
Welcome to Double Digits – a letter to my son
Holy Moly, it’s double digit time. You are 10. My heart is in my throat as I type this. My sweet, crazy, caring, always dancing boy is 10. What an amazing journey this last decade has been. Your dad and I are so proud of the young man you are becoming. We’re on the cusp… [Read More]
One mom’s thoughts on Ralph Breaks the Internet
Full disclosure: I went into the screening of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” blind. I hadn’t watched the trailer. I hadn’t read a bunch of reviews in advance. I just knew I’d enjoyed the first film and was looking forward to an outing with my almost 10 year old son. I’m not a harsh critic. I… [Read More]
Kid-Friendly Holiday shows in Raleigh-Durham
The holiday season is upon us, which means there are several holiday theatrical productions to choose from in both Raleigh and Durham. I am a huge fan of live theater, and I want to get my kids interested in it as well. The Triangle region offers a lot of wonderful opportunities to expose our kids… [Read More]
Organic cotton will ease you into fall
This post is sponsored by prAna. I received this fabulous fall organic cotton outfit in exchange for this post. Fall is officially here, but in North Carolina we’ve still got a few more weeks of hot and humid weather. We can’t jump right into boots, jeans and sweaters, but luckily there are companies like prAna who offer… [Read More]
What My Child is Reading, Vol 3
If you’re like me, you are always looking for book recommendations for elementary kids. I try to share what my son is reading at least onece or twice a year! I can’t believe we are about to start 4th grade. It seems so….big. But alas, here we are. Over the last few months, my son… [Read More]
Raising children in the age of social media is terrifying
*I originally wrote a version of this post on the BabyCenter Blog FIVE years ago. Guess what? All of it – 100% – still worries me. Raising children in the age of social media worries me more so now that we’re so close to actually using smart phones and other social sites.* I’m not a… [Read More]
Back to School tips for the first week of school
Back to school time can be a little bit overwhelming, and a little bit crazy. When it comes to preparing for the first week of school, getting your kids ready can be nerve-wracking. They may be starting school for the first time, or just not sure they want summer to end! Here are 10 back… [Read More]
The love for my children is sometimes overwhelming
*This post was originally posted on the BabyCenter Blog. As I reread it I was reminded of the fact that yes, the days are long but the years are short. The love for my children can be overwhelming. They are older now, but every bit of this is still true. My children. I know there… [Read More]
