There has been a lot of talk lately on Twitter regarding bullies and bullying.  This probably has to do with kids returning to school and after-school activities… places where kids can somehow get caught in the bully-victim scenario. As a former teacher, 30-years worth teaching English and Reading, I know a bit about The Bully.  But that is a whole [...]

Visiting some of my favorite blogging friends last evening, I happened upon one blog post in particular that stuck with me all night and into today. It was by Amy at Permission to Peruse… and it was about a parent-teacher conference concerning her daughter, a kindergartner. The conference went well. Nothing out of the ordinary… you know, the “social butterfly” [...]

My husband snapped this photo as the boys walked into preschool together.  It was Alexander’s 1st day.  And if there was anything to melt my heart… it was my sons being not only brothers, but friends.

Today was William’s first day of preschool. This year was a little different than last year… we knew what to expect! There’s something nice about knowing the lay-of-the-land. Alexander will be joining William in 3 weeks. He’s not allowed to start until he’s actually 3… try explaining that to a little guy who is desperate to be with his big [...]