Category: Milestones
Learning to read
Our five-year-old is learning to read, and it is totally blowing my mind — but also making my arms sore. I knew he would learn to read once he entered Primary, but I guess I didn’t think it would happen so quickly! I don’t… Continue Reading “Learning to read”
Former Shy Girl Redeems Self with New Gigs as Confident Presenter-Type
I was painfully shy for a lot of my life, which is confusing I suppose because I’ve run for public office and interviewed celebrities and generally done a lot of crazy things that have attracted attention. And, like, some people know me who I’ve… Continue Reading “Former Shy Girl Redeems Self with New Gigs as Confident Presenter-Type”
When your firstborn starts school
Dear Mrs. M, You don’t know my son yet, but we have been talking about you all summer. He is bursting with excitement as he waits impatiently for the first day of school, and checks daily to make sure his brand-new backpack is still… Continue Reading “When your firstborn starts school”
An open letter to my son’s primary teacher
Dear Mrs. M, You don’t know my son yet, but we have been talking about you all summer. He is bursting with excitement as he waits impatiently for the first day of school, and checks daily to make sure his brand-new backpack is still… Continue Reading “An open letter to my son’s primary teacher”
When your kid keeps failing swimming lessons
Swimming lessons were never my thing. I passed Yellow, Orange, and Red, but got halted when it came to getting through Red-Maroon. I hated getting water up my nose when I jumped in. I still hate getting water up my nose. And I have… Continue Reading “When your kid keeps failing swimming lessons”
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