Certainly not my popularity. No, Noah is the cursed one. He is by far one of the most sought after kids in his class to play with/be with. Please do not mistake this for parental bragging. Being popular can be very isolating. As some of the kids are forming these bonds with one or two [...]
Who thought with a kid in private pre-school, I’d have to be dealing with bullies. But in these tough economic times, Noah’s class has two. Dad wants him to tell the bullies “no” when they hit/kick him and if they continue then he should hit them back. I am not a fan of this and [...]
Well, the new semester is back in full swing and it already has me completely over scheduled. How does that happen not even a week into it? My calendar is quickly running out of white space. I have to say, I really did enjoy my break–although I spent most of it working, it was nice [...]
Well, this past week had been much better–weight was dropping off pretty good–but then I met Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Caramels and ate the entire box as I sat on the couch the night before my LASIK surgery. But, I am still down about 6 pounds and well on my way to my goal of [...]
I have lived through a 7.0 earthquake in California my hubby lived through the 89 earthquake in –and that experience cannot for a second compare to what has happened in Haiti. This is a horrendous tragedy. If you are looking for ways to help–click here. I am keeping everyone effected–the millions effected–in my thoughts. My [...]
Public education is what I’m talking about today–I know…surprise, surprise. In my current position as a charter school liaison–which means that I work with and oversee the charter schools that my university sponsors–I have a new appreciation and apprehension and repulsion at the politics that guide and determine what happens in education. Politics rules it [...]
I know that no one is making me go to school. It is something I have chosen for myself and I am proud of my accomplishments. I was the first in my family to get an advanced degree and will be the first with a PhD and chances are good that I’ll be the only [...]
Well, I am a couple pounds closer to wearing a bikini in Hawaii on May 20th. It was a pretty good food week. I worked out 5 days this week and overall, did well with food. My big victory–if one could call it that–was my meal at The Cheesecake Factory on Tuesday. I ate good [...]
Last week, both Noah and I had the playdate rite of passage. I certainly had more anxiety about it than Noah–who just wanted to get together and play with his friends. A little background on playdate #2. I love Noah’s school and all the parents are really nice. There is a pretty equal amount of [...]
