Raising Them to Leave You
I wondered how I’d ever get them ready to leave home if I couldn’t even leave home for three seconds.

To the Mom with the Stroller
You held the older child’s hand tightly with one hand and pushed the stroller with the other, even popping a wheelie in an attempt to keep Houdini in his seat.

Glory Days Well They’ll Pass You By
I’ve had many glory days since I danced to The Pretenders outside my first car, and I’ll have many more.

The Three Words that Make Your Kids Tune Out
Because as soon as they finish getting their point across, you’re going to say three words that will ruin any chance you have at reaching an understanding:

Is Life a Track Meet or a Soccer Game?
Which one is preparing my soccer-playing, track runner more for life after school?

When I Died of Exposure
The “Bold and the Beautiful” killed my web sites, all three of them, for nearly a week. Please don’t congratulate me.

And We Turned Out Fine
We suffered concussions, and parents, teachers, and coaches told us to “shake it off.”