I've been wanting to write a post on this topic, mostly just because I find it an interesting conversation for discussion. I think it's been a hot topic nationwide in recent years. This year, our local public school district decided to make a big shift in the start times, causing the elementary kids to start… Continue reading Kids + school start times
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School report: 2 full weeks in
We are 2 days + 2 full weeks into the school year now, already. So far, mostly so good, I'd say. School itself: A Sounds like things are going well. The boys seem positive and happy. I think they like their classes and teachers. Friend dynamics seem fine, too, from the little I've actually heard… Continue reading School report: 2 full weeks in
The last 4 days
Hello! I never got around to hopping on the blog during the last few days, so here's an update on some recent events in my life: Thursday: Ethan got BRACES! Woo!! Such mixed feelings, because of course it's kind of an adolescent rite of passage. It means he's growing up! It also means his smile… Continue reading The last 4 days
Some firsts (school + work) and our 15th
Coming at you from a pretty gloriously lazy day. Ivan took Asher off to his first soccer tournament since he had declared himself "retired" from soccer back in late 2019. I guess he is like Tom Brady and just can't quite give it up, because he's back..... Games are at 9:00 and 1:45, about 1… Continue reading Some firsts (school + work) and our 15th
Parents who are one step ahead
I've been thinking recently how grateful I am to know quite a few parents who are a step or two ahead of where we are in the whole parenting journey. Most of these people are more in the "acquaintance" camp, really. A bunch are fellow swim parents- people with older kids on the team. Or… Continue reading Parents who are one step ahead
2 Random Things on a Friday: a shrinking vacation window and social media
1. Vacation Thoughts I saw a post in a local Facebook group about our high school sports teams starting up practice this week. (So, very early in August.) This made me pause... We typically like to plan our bigger family trips in August, because it is normally our "free month". Asher's pretty intensive swim season… Continue reading 2 Random Things on a Friday: a shrinking vacation window and social media
A week with only 1 kid and old vans
Our 1-child week marches on.... again, it's been an oddly nice little break having Asher away! haha. I feel bad saying that - I miss him, too. I really do. He's often my more "snuggly" kid who will randomly come and hug me, or that sort of thing. But time with just the 14-year-old this… Continue reading A week with only 1 kid and old vans
Grief and happiness, in one day
I barely have the emotional energy to write this post, because I just feel kind of exhausted, mentally. To get to the point, our other hamster, Steel, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday morning. I shared recently that Ethan's hamster, Flint, had to be put down in June. (Read my tribute to him here.) That… Continue reading Grief and happiness, in one day
Quick b-day recap
So Ethan is officially enjoying his first full day as a 14 year old. 🙂 I think he had a great b-day! He seemed to be in good spirits and all smiles most of the day yesterday. Ivan and I both had to work, and Ethan actually did too (a shorter day, though- just 8… Continue reading Quick b-day recap
Goals check-in and…14!!!!
22 for 22 List- Halfway Point I've been seeing many "goals check in" posts and episodes, since obviously we are over halfway through 2022 at this point. If you set goals for 2022 and would like to feel better about yourself, keep reading, because I am mostly failing miserably at meeting the goals I set.… Continue reading Goals check-in and…14!!!!
GRATEFUL KAE 