growing up

The Definition of Four

"OK, sweetie, give me a pretty smile and show me what four years old looks like!"... Yep, that sums it…

15 years ago

Four Going On Twenty

Four.How is it possible that my baby is four years old today? It seems like only a short time ago…

15 years ago

A Day Out With Cordy

Over the weekend Mira was invited to a birthday party for a little girl in her preschool class. As any…

15 years ago

Finding the Right Fit

Earlier this week I sacrificed my morning sleep time for Cordy's annual IEP meeting. (If you're not a special-needs parent or…

15 years ago

Six

How did time go by so fast?How did my baby girl: ...become my six year old? (Photo courtesy of Heather…

15 years ago

You Know Your Kid Likes Her New Preschool When…

...she is comfortable enough with her surroundings to settle in on one of the couches for a quick nap: (photo -…

15 years ago

Please Forgive The Bragging

I know it's generally considered bad form to brag. And bragging about how your kid is a genius is probably…

16 years ago

Old and New

In all of the stress I've had over Cordy starting kindergarten this year, I've barely mentioned that Mira will be…

16 years ago

Heaven Help Us When She’s Sixteen. Or Four.

You'd think that with a second child I'd feel like less of a novice mother. I've been through it all once,…

16 years ago

The Doctor’s Bill Hurts More Than The Shot

Being without health insurance at the moment, we've put off a lot of routine care because we simply can't afford…

16 years ago