There was anguish in her cries. And frustration. And sheer exhaustion. And yet the next day, there she was again, with breakfast on the table, school lunches packed, and our clothes laid out for school.
Tag: kindness
The view from above
Several months ago, our eleven-year-old suddenly morphed from a little kid into a tweenager. This (literal and figurative) development thrilled Lili and terrified us. Shortly thereafter,… Read more “The view from above”
The people who you meet in dog rescue
The road to dog rescue is paved with the 3 Bs: Bugs, Barf, and Bites, and I’ve had my share of them all. Date night with Karen… Read more “The people who you meet in dog rescue”
Rest Easy, Sweet Girl
There are truly exceptional people who walk this earth. They manage to positively change the lives of the people they meet simply by existing. Maybe it’s their… Read more “Rest Easy, Sweet Girl”
Making a Difference In A Child’s Life: How You Can Help
When my kids went back to school and they needed backpacks, pencils, and folders, I went out and bought them. When my kids need help with their homework,… Read more “Making a Difference In A Child’s Life: How You Can Help”
Goals, Morale, and a Challenge To My Fellow Educators
Do something small, do something big, just do something to brighten other people’s days.
Raising Little Humans
Just as I know that their bad days are not reflective of who they are, they know the same is true for me. They see all the good and all the bad in me, on my best days and my worst, and still love me fiercely, wholly, and are ready to pounce on any one who dare criticize me … even when that critic is me.
I Breastfed My Baby All Over Disney World and…
We all know vacations are a lot of work for parents. We did it all. Packing, organizing, schlepping, baby wearing, comforting, mediating, planning and plan-b’ing, but you know what I did most of all? I breastfed my baby all over Disney World. I mean it too. Holly got feedings and extra-feedings…
Be Someone’s Village
And, I knew what she needed. She did not need my judgment. She did not need me to walk past. She needed grace. She needed kindness. She needed understanding from one mother to another. She needed a village.
I Am ABSOLUTELY Doing This for the Next Birthday Party!
We all want to instill kindness into our kids’ character, and there are tons of ways to do that. Adults are in on the trend of “donating” their birthday by asking for donations to a charity on Facebook, but what about the littles?
