Since my daughter started kindergarten I haven’t exactly gone out of my way to meet the parents of the other kids---not because I’m shy, but because I suck. There are a few moms, however, that I have … [Read more...] about Prep Work
Parenthood & Parenting Tips
The Easier Way To Live
What’s so ironic about Dim Sum and Doughnuts is that I’m writing it so my girls have something of “me” when they get older, but, at the same time, I never have any time to write in it because … [Read more...] about The Easier Way To Live
Different Approaches To Use With Your Kids That Really, Really Work!
This past Saturday we went out with a bunch of friends for Mexican food. I ordered a combo platter that included an enchilada, a burrito, a tamale AND a few tacos. (That has absolutely nothing to do … [Read more...] about Different Approaches To Use With Your Kids That Really, Really Work!
The Kindergarten Learning Curve
This past September, both of my girls started at new schools. "Sweet Pea" started kindergarten and "Lovey" started pre-school. These are big steps in their little lives. Who would have thought that … [Read more...] about The Kindergarten Learning Curve
Don’t Touch My Gynie!!
The girl who cuts my hair "AngG" has twin daughters that are a year older than my daughter, Lovey. (Lovey is almost three.) I was in a few days ago for a little cut and color and AngG told me some … [Read more...] about Don’t Touch My Gynie!!
Fortune Cookie Lectures
Do you find yourself bored and annoyed with having to explain the same things over and over again? Do you have at least one child who can't read? If you answered YES to both of the above questions, … [Read more...] about Fortune Cookie Lectures
Just Wait!
For some reason, whenever I voice a concern about my kids, there is almost always someone who feels the need to weigh in with the following response: “Oh, just wait. That's NOTHING… Just … [Read more...] about Just Wait!
Stand Up
If you look in your backyard, you’ll probably see big, thick wires that are horizontally connected to poles. I have no idea what they are called, I think they‘re called “electrical wires.” Anyway, … [Read more...] about Stand Up
Sleep Training & Night Terrors
My husband and I have a daughter who was adopted from China when she was 11 months old. I call her “Sweet Pea.” Most children adopted from China have experienced the loss of their birthmothers … [Read more...] about Sleep Training & Night Terrors
Dissecting The Mean Girl
It’s very rare for someone to tell you to your face how they truly feel about you. It’s rare because it’s not an easy thing to do. Somebody once told me to my face that I’m “mean.” I was rather … [Read more...] about Dissecting The Mean Girl
