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Rocked by the report card
Four years into being an elementary school parent, it finally happened: I opened a report card that mortified me. Our son’s report card was packed with WDs (Well Developed) and glowing comments about how he’s “confident” and “compassionate” and “knows what he has to… Continue Reading “Rocked by the report card”
Christmas pom-pom garlands
Let’s get this out of the way up front: I dislike Christmas decor. I mean, it’s fine in other people’s houses. I know plenty of people who love decorating for the holidays and their homes look wonderful. But in my house? Ugh. It always… Continue Reading “Christmas pom-pom garlands”
Notice me Senpai?! My 8-year-old’s secret admirer
Well, that was unexpected! My eight-year-old son just came home with what may be the most … unusual … secret admirer note? In case you’re not used to kiddie-writing, it says … Dear Dexter, Hi. I really like you. Like not as a friend. Like… Continue Reading “Notice me Senpai?! My 8-year-old’s secret admirer”
Easy dinner hacks for busy evenings
We’re a month into our new school-year routine, and it’s different than previous years because C and D now each have TWO after-school activities. (We used to always stick to one but, well, I guess those days are over?) Luckily, our busy-ness is pretty… Continue Reading “Easy dinner hacks for busy evenings”
DIY ‘archways’ to separate open-concept spaces
I really wanted an open-concept house. Now I wish I had more walls. I can’t say I regret buying our house — which doesn’t have a single dividing wall on the entire main level, other than around the bathroom — because it worked well… Continue Reading “DIY ‘archways’ to separate open-concept spaces”
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