In every story, there is a beginning, a middle and an end. Sometimes authors use poetic license and scramble up the order. But not me, not with this story. I will tell it in order of events, as clearly as I can remember them. THE BEGINNING Once upon a time, there were two 9th grade [...]
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A Story Of Superior Parenting Skills
February 13th, 2011 
admin Chinese Mothers Have NOTHING On The Jewish Mom
January 12th, 2011 admin The Wall Street Journal Online published a ridiculous, arrogant and pompous article entitled “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior” by Amy Chua. Personally, I’m not going to get into the poo throwing drama that always ensues when things of this nature occur online. Why? Because, you see, I’m a Jewish mother. And, in all honesty, Chinese [...]
Pre-Coffee Conversation With A Six Year Old About Sex
December 16th, 2010 admin Driving anywhere with my 6 year old is always quite an eye opening event. For some reason, the conversations that take place with me in the drivers seat and him in his booster seat are better than the ones at the kitchen table. Today, this morning, pre-coffee car ride to school…was no exception. And yes, [...]
If At First You Don’t Succeed, Tie And Tie Again
December 5th, 2010 admin I pride myself in being there for all my children’s firsts. It’s important to me to never miss anything. Ever. If I can help it. I watched all three of my biological children take their first steps. I heard them say their first words. I was there, standing beside them as they began their potty [...]
My Chanukka List
November 30th, 2010 admin To My Darling, Wonderful Family, in particular…my children, Every year, before Chanukka, I’ve asked you to make me a list of things that I can buy you. Every year, without fail, I receive that list, chock full of wanted items. Without any problems at all. You get that list written and delivered to me. Every [...]
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14 Comments »For The Last 6 Years
November 12th, 2010 admin For the last 6 years, in some form or another, I’ve had to lay with my youngest son until he was breathing evenly or snoring in my ear. Whether it was while I was rocking him, bringing him to my bed until he falls asleep and then moving him to his room or…just staying in [...]
Parental Free Time
November 4th, 2010 admin I wished away the younger, exhausting, more physically draining years of child rearing. It was completely unintentional, I didn’t know how fast those years would really go or I wouldn’t have wished so hard. I just kept hoping that they’d outgrow those particular stages that required hovering and chasing and constant attention. I prayed for [...]
