Parental Failure #547: Teeth
I was the mom brushing my son’s gums with that silly finger sock when he was an infant. We brushed diligently with the toddler toothbrush. … continue reading
Month: April 2013
Making a Bedroom into a Blank Canvas
Our son spends the majority of his free time working on art projects. He produces so many that I can’t possibly display them all. I … continue reading
Driving around with a piñata
My car is often a topic of conversation at work. Not really among my co-workers, but among our customers. It’s an unusual burnt orange color … continue reading
Ducks, Rain and Gardening: Spring Reading
It’s that time of year again, time for spring cleaning reading! Here are the picture books we’ve been reading this spring. Spring Thaw by Steven Schnur is … continue reading
Why You Should Take Your Child to See Justin Bieber (or insert obnoxious teen singer’s name here)
I have lots of wonderful memories with my parents. Tons of them as a young child, but as I ended middle school and headed into … continue reading
I Love the Rain!
It’s been raining, sleeting or snowing for the past three days and the weathermen promise more rain and sleet today. When I saw this book … continue reading
My First Science Fair
Ok, so it’s also my son’s first Science Fair, but it IS mine as well. I never had to participate in one as a child. … continue reading
Personalizing an Impersonal Gift Card
Of course we had to come up with a unique way to give a friend a gift card! Small wooden box + chalkboard paint + … continue reading