I had many brilliant professors while studying to become a teacher, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. But one professor, a warm and wonderful man with a great sense of humor, is the one who stands books above the rest.  He was an older gentleman with a kind face and a keen wit.  His expertise was Reading Education and [...]

Growing up, my mother was very focused on instilling healthy eating habits in us. I remember as a child we never had soda (or pop, depending upon where you live), sugary cereals (oh, I wanted them so badly!), or a pantry filled with chips and cookies. When we did, it was a complete special treat. I really grew up knowing [...]

My Henry finally has his own play yard – thanks to One Step Ahead’s Deluxe Secure Surround Play Yard. With having 3 older brothers who love to run, chase, wrestle and zoom around… this is Henry’s safe haven! (For me, too!)

I’ve never left a playground in tears before… or upset. This was a HUGE first for me. Let me set the scene… Alexander, my 3-year old is obsessed (beyond obsessed) with being Indiana Jones. He wears the Indiana Jones hat and jacket every single day. I mean, literally… every single day. My mother-in-law bought him one for Halloween, he wore [...]

One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to start “running.”  I had stood on the sidelines race after race, year after year, watching with great pride as my children and in-law children participated in races. I marveled at the dedication, the training, the chatter, the competition, the shattering of personal bests. I always had the inclination to want to do [...]

On Valentine’s Day morning my sons ran into my bedroom proudly holding a red package. There were about 100 pieces of tape on it, so I know they definitely “helped” my husband wrap it up… and the smiles on their faces as they gave it to me – PRICELESS. I saw my husband in the corner of the room wink [...]

I was driving along today on a busy commercial stretch of road near my home, listening to a local talk radio station (yes, I listen to talk radio) and totally minding my own business. Until I came to a stop light. And happened to turn my head to my left. There, in the back seat of a car next to [...]