Sure, he invented some of my favorite gadgets, but more importantly, Steve Jobs has made me a better parent. His inventions made it possible, and fun, for me to do the most important work of my life. His creative spirit reminds me to appreciate and nurture all the joys and frustrations of childhood, because thereinContinue reading “Steve Jobs Made Me a Better Mom”
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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”
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”
Tote Bag Trauma
My day was already in high drama mode when I picked up the phone and heard: “Hi, this is Ruth from school. Brett’s Kindergarten teacher.” My face went flush. It was 10:30. I was sure my daughter had dropped the plate of cookies we’d made for the teacher lunch. Had it taken a full twoContinue reading “Tote Bag Trauma”
Confessions of a Target Mom
I am not a Soccer Mom. At least I don’t consider myself to be one. I am a Mom and my daughter did play soccer. Well, she had a uniform, shin guards and cleats and she occasionally kicked a soccer ball if it came close to her. She probably thinks I am a Soccer Mom.Continue reading “Confessions of a Target Mom”
Confessions of a Target Mom 