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Lucky Number Thirteen
My one and only daughter turned thirteen today. It is surreal to me, this notion that there are three teenagers living in my house, the 4th trailing closely on their sneakered heels. Sometimes I still feel like I’m 18. Although … Continue reading
Coffee with a Toddler
I got to have coffee with a toddler this morning. Well, I had coffee and she, a juice box. My fabulous new friend, Michelle and I talked for two hours while her daughter calmly went about the business of coloring … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, My Kids
Tagged coffee, juice boxes, kids growing up, making new friends, memories, ponytails, Teenagers, toddlers
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New Kids on the Block
Mary Claire and I attended the mandatory call-out meeting for all eighth grade athletes yesterday. We found the junior high, signed in, and sat down among a sea of chatty new teenagers and their equally chatty parents. “Do you see … Continue reading
Note to Self
“CBS This Morning” kicked off its new series “Note to Self” yesterday morning with the beautiful 83-year-old soul, Maya Angelou, whose words always enfold me in comfort and grace. It’s like liquid sunshine, that voice. I love CBS’s new project, … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Help From My Friends, Man Of My Dreams, Me Myself And I, My Kids, We Are Family
Tagged 15-year-old, abundance, an abundant universe, Aqua Net, CBS News, CBS This Morning, choosing a mate, choosing happiness, connecting, friendship, giving, high school, kindness, Laura Ashley, letting go, love, Maya Angelou, nicknames, popularity, shooting a 3-pointer, singing in the shower, writing letters
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Queen of Hearts
When you’re 500 miles away, sometimes people forget to tell you things. Even though you’ve asked to be included on all the Evites and Facebook Events and email invites — primarily because you’re deeply rooted in FOMO — occasionally, there’s … Continue reading
Typical
Dear Indy’s Child, I read on Facebook that you’re looking for a blogger. I would say you’re looking for “a Mommy Blogger,” but that term actually makes me throw up in my mouth a little. You outlined a few things … Continue reading
Posted in My Kids, We Are Family, Write On
Tagged angst, beef jerky, blogging, Indianapolis magazine, Pop-Tarts, The Rose, Thin Mints, typical day
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Twisted
It was a last minute decision, a spur-of-the-moment road trip. My cousin, Brandi — unexpectedly expecting her second son, thirteen years after the first — was the guest of honor at a Brown County baby shower thrown by our cousin, … Continue reading
A Rant
I’m cleaning again today. For the 8,734th time (roughly) in the past three months, I’m cleaning. I’m scrubbing my floor on my hands and knees, I’m vacuuming dog hair, I’m making my toilets sparkle, I’m eradicating any random boy-pee spray … Continue reading
Posted in Me Myself And I, My Kids, We Are Family
Tagged colors, feedback, house sale, jungle room, neighborhood pool, showings, Titanic
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What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Do kids still write back-to-school essays about their summer adventures? If so, this is what mine will say in August: Nothing. It won’t be entirely true. We’ll do Some Things. We’ll sit by the pool and paddle-boat on the lake. … Continue reading