Okay, so maybe that might be a little melodramatic. But as a former soccer player, I have to admit it was awesome watching Noah score his first goal. It was a proud parent moment. I sadly don't have a picture or video of it--well maybe not sadly, as the memory of the goal can live … Continue reading GOOOOOOOOAL
Parenting
Pitfalls of Private School #2543
Tooth Fairy Generosity (aka--insanity) So, Noah has his first loose tooth. He has been waiting, not-so-patiently I might add, for this day. The look on his face when he came and told me he thought his tooth was loose we priceless. Most of the girls in his class have already lost lots of teeth. They … Continue reading Pitfalls of Private School #2543
In Which Her Dad’s Head Explodes
Zoë has boyfriends. Yes that is boyfriend with an "s". As in more than one boyfriend. We hear her on the phone pretend talking to them: "Hello boyfriend." in a sing-songy voice. Every time she does that, I can feel Bill's head begin to swell. He isn't prepared for it to start this early (or … Continue reading In Which Her Dad’s Head Explodes
The Son
August 21, 2006 I still remember this day--as though it was yesterday. It was heart-wrenching. It was both happy and sad. We go to meet our son for the first time--but by looking at his frail, lithe, sick little body, we weren't sure he'd be coming home with it. Shortly after this picture was taken, … Continue reading The Son
If Only There Was A Manual
I know that the idea of a parenting manual is asinine as every kid is different. But, I could certainly use one now. Noah, our first, is an amazing kid. He is so sensitive and full of life and love. But he is also impulsive (at times) and easily frustrated. He takes everything personally and … Continue reading If Only There Was A Manual
Embracing Imperfection 