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Does a Teen Need a Birthday Party??

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Movies theaters cost an arm and a leg. My teen did not want a birthday party this year. I am very relieved. I offered to host a party for her. We talked about a few ideas. Our top three: A sleepover for a large group. A movie outing with a small group. Something else. She chose the something... »

Swim Team Teen Style

Sunday, June 14, 2009

My teen has been on the swim team since a teeny tiny 2nd grader. She wore almost the same size swim suit as her 5-year-old sister. Then and now she is skin and bones. Hates cold water. The swimming pool on an afterschool afternoon in May swim practice is not her idea of fun.... »

Three Directions…Four If You Count Me

Monday, July 7, 2008

My husband is at work this week, which means I have to take the children to swim practice all week. I actually like sitting around and chatting to the other moms or reading my book. Boy 5 is much easier this year…less mischief. He has a little friend on the swim team and a... »

Tomorrow is the day

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

O.K. so tomorrow I have the interview at the publishing place. I haven’t had an interview in about 2 years. Haven’t worked full-time in much longer. I am beyond worrying about what to wear. I nixed the idea of a trip to Kohl’s. I’ll worry about clothes if and when I get the job.... »