This weekend we were in a party haze, especially my daughter. It wasn't something we consciously decided but circumstances created. Friday night sleepover, two birthday parties on Saturday where she knew only the Birthday girl, get together on Saturday night with another family, Birthday party on Sunday and Oscar party on Sunday night. My daughter is 6. Not 16 but 6. By the end of the Oscar party she was totally overstimulated and it showed.I totally got it. I knew what was making her crazy and I knew why she lost her mind the minute we got home and started... More »

Of course I love my children. And, like most moms, I think they are totally the bomb. But part of this is that there are things I truly admire about them. Things that are quirky and unique and represent something that sets them apart. These things, for the most part, are qualities that I didn't or don't have myself. Like my daughter's sheer will and determination. Or my son's empathy and gentleness. And both of their amazing athleticism (credit goes to their dad's genes on this one for sure).One thing I adore about my 9-year-old son is his love of... More »

Today is a good day. A really, really good day. Despite the fact that I slept a total of 3 hours last night waiting, I am on a high. A baby will do that to you. That's right, a baby. You know, their smell, soft skin, round backs. Yum. And I get to snuggle one soon because I am an Aunt again. My "little" sister gave birth to her first child, a beautiful little girl, in the wee hours of the morning today and I couldn't be happier. I just talked to the tired and overwhelmed new mom who recounted... More »

Recently someone sent me this amazing video about what the world will look like for our children. The rate of change and growth of technology is mind boggling and means that it is virtually impossible to visualize our children's future. They will have jobs that don't exist yet using technology that has not even been imagined. Check it out: After watching the video I went on to the creators blog, Karl Fisch, the Director of Technology for Arapahoe High School, called The Fischbowl. The latest post was called "What's the Purpose of School?" and it really got me thinking. If... More »