Many years ago when I was the mother of a two-year-old child whose temper tantrums alongside moments of brilliant cognitive insights just about did me in, a fellow mom whose children were in their teens said to me: “Remember this day, a day when you’re sure you could eat them alive. But they get older, […]
Entries Tagged as 'Children'
Where the Wild Things Are
October 18th, 2009 · Comments Off on Where the Wild Things Are · Books, Children, family, Musings
Tags: Children·emotions·Musings·Sendak·wild things
Birthdays
September 23rd, 2009 · Comments Off on Birthdays · eating, family, Musings, photo of the week
This is a photo of a cake my daughter made for her daughter’s third birthday which we celebrated just 3 days ago. I’m posting here to celebrate another birthday as well – to my hubbie of 37 years. I was with him at his 21st birthday and here we still are! Life is deeply appreciated […]
Time
September 21st, 2009 · Comments Off on Time · family, Musings
I’m beginning to think a sign that one grows “old,” is a constant reflection on time! “In one’s youth every person and every event appear to be unique. With age, one becomes much more aware that similar events recur. Later on, one is less often delighted or surprised, but also less disappointed.” Albert Einstein, “Letter […]
Mother Memory
September 2nd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Children, family, Musings, travel
I had a delightful visit with my daughter this past weekend; just the two of us with a little time at the end spent with the grandbaby when she came home from a trip with her father.   Each visit reminds me of how time passes, and yet how important it is to enjoy the present […]
Senator Edward Kennedy and young children
August 27th, 2009 · Comments Off on Senator Edward Kennedy and young children · Children, Important People, My Goals
As the media is covering from every angle, we have reason to be mourning a very important man today.  There is much much coverage, and many many articles. I would like to steer you to just one that will remind us of the champion this man was to the children of America: the children, the […]
Tags: Children·Mr. Rogers·No Child Left Behind·Senator Edward Kennedy