I have two daughters, Lovey and Sweet Pea. One is 4. One is 6. One is biological. One is adopted. One is “OK, mommy“…“You got it, mommy“…“I‘m a good girl, mommy!” and one is trying to kill me. My 6 … [Read more...] about Bus Stop Talk
Camp Staff Meeting In Session!
One of the best things about spending my summers at an overnight camp is the staff. Of course the campers are fun (obviously) and we live on a lake (nice) but the staff---well, there’s nothing like … [Read more...] about Camp Staff Meeting In Session!
Do The Right Thing
The other day, one of my friends told me to listen to Dennis Prager on Talk Radio AM 1400. Do you know who Dennis Prager is? I didn’t. My friend mentioned him once and told me that he talks … [Read more...] about Do The Right Thing
Prep Work
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
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!
