The co-director of the daycare center where my children have been since they were each 3 months old was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer about a month ago. She’s been at home with hospice after her doctors told her chemo would only make the little time she had left miserable.
My children have [...]
Dealing With The Loss Of A Loved One
May 12th, 2009 · 10 Comments
Tags: Parenting
Babysitting: What do you pay?
June 19th, 2008 · 17 Comments
I had an interesting experience this week. A freshman at a local college responded to an ad I’d posted for occasional care for the Punks. She sounded energized and excited about working with our family. I was thrilled, too.
Then pay came up. She was charging $5-6 per hour for sitting services. [...]
Tags: Childcare · Money · Parenting
Beat The Heat: Water Balloon Play
June 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments
It’s been August in June here in New England, and the air conditioners are blasting. I am not complaining. I vowed all winter long not to complain about extreme heat this summer. I can not wait to hit the beach, both Sebego Lake and Maine’s spectacular coast.
But alas, I must [...]
Tags: Activities · Fun · Home · Parenting
Finding Time to Exercise
May 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Yesterday the woman sitting next to me in spinning was surprised to find out I have two little kids. I like to think that it’s because of my fabulous in-shape body. I’m totally kidding; I’m still working on getting rid of my no longer-pregnant-by-a-long shot belly. I was surprised though that she [...]
Tags: Activities · Beauty, Health & Fitness · Childcare · Parenting
