Reflections from a Gifted Program Dropout
So this sealed envelope was sent home from Avas school the other day.
School Picture Day For The Photogenically-Challenged
I dont take good pictures. Ive always been told that I have a nice smile, but as soon as I sense a camera pointed in my direction, I turn all robotic. My mouth tenses, my eyes bug out and I end up looking as if Im being poked in the butt. Ive tried all the tricks, like tilting my head, turning my chin down, applying Vaseline to my teeth. Nothing works.
What Does Your Bumper Sticker Say About You?
Bumper stickers are like tattoos for cars – they seem like a good idea at first, but are never as cool the next day. Decorating your car with slogans and images is a lot like decorating your middle school locker. Its not a reflection of who you are as much as it is a reflection of who you wish you were.
Making Mommy’s Memories Into Bedtime Stories
A few days after Valentines Day, I told Ava about my childhood valentine. I imagine every girl must remember her first – that moment when the holiday evolved from the pleasure of eating stale, molar-cracking SweetTarts to something closer to love.
I’m Tired of Hearing the “Reasons” That Parents Fail
Its hard to watch the news when you have kids.