Watching soccer in May despite wintry conditions turned out to be an excellent lesson in mindfulness.
When I became a multimillionaire
January 9, 2016 Dear James, When you were born I became a multi-millionaire. I thought I was lucky. But luck had nothing to do with you coming into my life. You have brought me so much joy. I cannot bear to think of life without you. Yet, across the street and all over the world …
Belated Back to School Goals
Back to school time is a perfect time to hit the reset button and set goals for you and your children. How I wish I had set my back to school goals prior to the start of school. I didn’t want the shimmering, loosely-structured summer of play to end. However, a part of me welcomed the schedule and …
Unaccompanied minors: part 1
What happens when unaccompanied minors travel from Granada, Spain to live with you for three weeks during summer? They become family. Unaccompanied minors is a special service some airlines have for children who are flying alone. Our sleepy unaccompanied minors arrived around midnight July 12th from Granada, Spain. A few hours later, 13 year-old twins …
Five tips for being a successful sports parent
What makes a successful sports parent? While at my son’s soccer game on Sunday, – Father’s Day – I saw most parents rooting for their boy’s team and enjoying the game. Also watching the game from the sidelines was a lone ranger-of-a-dad, muttering to himself. His son’s team was losing. The referee made a call …
Shopping for Coke with my thirteen-year-old
My thirteen-year-old son James is way too big to ride in a shopping cart like he used to when he was three. Plus, shopping with mom is “boring.” He would prefer to play Xbox or shoot soccer balls in the backyard over walking around the grocery store to buy food. To my surprise, however, one Saturday when I casually …
Come along with me to Granada, Spain
Life is about opportunities. The opportunity to travel to a foreign land is alluring for anyone who is curious about culture, but for five teenage boys who want to explore the culture of fútbol (soccer) in Spain – it is everything. Come along with me as I blog about my adventures with James, Rob, and four …
Baby in driver seat
In honor of James’s thirteenth birthday, today, I’m sharing the first chapter of my book: Mommy Musings: Lessons on motherhood, love, and life – which is looking for a good home with a traditional publisher (more about that process later). Cherish your sons and daughters today and everyday. Enjoy! *** CHAPTER ONE BABY IN DRIVER SEAT …
