From the Blog
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On Christmas Crackers
The Mom: I think you all will be happy with the Christmas Crackers I got this year. Instead of the traditional paper crown, kiddie prize and silly joke, you will… Read more →
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On Proper Names for Boy Body Parts
The Mom: Please use the proper names you’ve learned for the male anatomy. The 9 y.o.: “Hoo hoo” and “dingledong”? The Mom: No. Just. No. The 13 y.o.: I can’t say… Read more →
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On A Day in the Homeschool
We eased into the day with a bowl of Frosted Flakes and milk. Reading the nutrition label, we learned that the 1 cup serving size is less that we usually… Read more →
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On Hurricane Joaquin
The Mom: Just reading about Hurricane Joaquin. Joaquin. What’s up with that name? You know some local weather guy is butchering the name like “Hurricane Joe-A-Q-In”. Or “Joa-Queen”. The 17… Read more →
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On Geek Girls and the Moms They Become
The 16 y.o.: You do realize that the image I will always have of you is behind a laptop screen. It’s like your natural habitat. The Mom: What? Did you say… Read more →
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On Middle School Day 1
The Mom: I know it was a super tough day for you, but the thing is – you made it through. And I’m really impressed that you reached out for… Read more →
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On Our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
“He either looks like an adorable dog food model OR he looks like he has just woken up from night of drinking, and hasn’t had his first cup of coffee.” –… Read more →
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On Judaism
The Mom: Judaism is divided into at least 3 types. The Hasidic — The 16 y.o (interrupting): The acidic, the base and the neutrals. Read more →
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On Career Ambitions
The 9 y.o.: Well, you’ll be glad to know I’ve got a new career goal now. The Mom: Okay… The 9 y.o.: Do you remember what I wanted to be?… Read more →
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