When Crafting Goes Bad
Crafting isn’t always fun. What? Who just said that? Did I just say that? Yep. Sometimes I get wrapped up planning epic crafting sessions for Paolo … continue reading
Family
I love you more than there are leaves on the ground
On the way to school on this bright, crisp autumn day I declared to our son, “I love you to the moon, around Saturn,and to … continue reading
Call it a Fajita and He Might Eat It
You may recall my earlier post about my efforts to get our son to try new foods. Last night I learned that if I throw … continue reading
Countdown to Miss Earth Mexico 2012
Tonight’s the big night and the excitement it building. We have placards, banners and t-shirts. I’m resting my vocal chords and taking vitamins to be … continue reading
Get Your Child to Try New Foods
As I eat my way through Yucatán, Mexico, I’m reminded of all the new foods P was able (and willing) to try while when we … continue reading
Welcome to Valladolid, Mexico
It took three planes and a lot of driving, but I made it to see Paola compete in the evening gown portion of the Miss … continue reading
Tell Me About Your Day Bonus
Musician and friend, Kurt Gunn, had some fun and imaginative ways to get boys to talk about their school day. I thought they were so … continue reading
Tell me about your day…Please (revisited)
Last year I wrote a post “Tell me about your day…Please!” Things haven’t changed much since then. During the summer our son was in the … continue reading
Six Things with a Six-Year Old
I’m starting a new series of posts covering all sorts of things that are “Paolo Approved”; books, entertainment, crafts, you name it. Keep your eyes peeled for … continue reading
My Little Red Sanyo (Or How to Interview Your Child)
As kids, my friends and I recorded ourselves on our old cassette players and boomboxes. Sometimes just talking to each other, sometimes singing, sometimes recording each … continue reading