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New Friends

In Kindergarten, my daughter didn’t have many friends at school. She got along with everyone and was doing just fine, but she was beginning to notice that other people were finding “best” friends and that she wasn’t one of them. We live a little out of the way of her school, so play dates areContinue reading “New Friends”

Am I a Runner Yet?

I am not a runner. I have never been a runner. But I am trying to convince my body that after twenty some years of neglect, it can become a runner. I got really good shoes and a really good watch and I signed up for a half marathon. People say you need to setContinue reading “Am I a Runner Yet?”

Bumps on the Head

Written for the third “Night of the Radish” – Theme: Bumps “Maaaahhhhmmmmm! I have a huge bump on my head!” “What? Did you fall out of bed or something?” “No. It’s my hair. It’s bumpy again. I hate it!” Her hair is a major speed bump every morning. I don’t know what to do aboutContinue reading “Bumps on the Head”

Baby Feet

I love baby feet. When I meet a baby, I can’t wait to get my hands on their cute little feet so I can feel the toes crunch up from a gentle tickle. I love that you can grasp an entire foot in the palm of your hand. My baby was born with big, flatContinue reading “Baby Feet”

Stuck in the Woods

My husband and I both grew up in suburban neighborhoods. Inconspicuous houses on half-acre lots lined our cul-de-sacs that were clustered together in walkable neighborhoods, anchored by an elementary school and community pool. We had sidewalks and curbs and circles at the end where kids would gather on bikes and big wheels to meet theContinue reading “Stuck in the Woods”