Happy Monday! This is my favorite day of the week, knowing I have several days ahead of me that I can fill with writing. I try not to sing and dance my way out to the bus as I see my son off in the morning, but I have a feeling the bus driver suspects […]
Archives for February 2013
Ever Lose Something You Never Had?
My husband and I were reading a story in Reader’s Digest about a father who was raising his disabled son—something we can relate to. The man in the article pointed out that he not only felt robbed, but that his son was robbed, too—presumably of a “normal” life. And yet when you think through […]
That’s Not Fair!
Every parent gets to hear that phrase from their child sooner or later, usually in protest when something isn’t going their way. I read an article recently that suggested babies as young as 15 months old seem to recognize unfairness when they see it. Have you ever wondered why we seem to have this demand […]
How’s Your Inner Dog?
There are two birthdays in our family this week: mine and Susie’s, our wonderful Labrador Retriever. Usually when February rolls around I’ll mention to my youngest son that it’s the beginning of a special month, and he’ll burst into a big smile and call the dog to remind her it’s her birthday month. Then with […]
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