Archive for the ‘Raising Girls’ Category

Parents’ behavior log

1.25.11

You’ve heard me say time and time again that I’ve always wanted a spunky kid and that I got exactly what I asked for.  She’s a smart little cookie and is very independent.  The flip side is that she’s very opinionated and she’s hard to control most days. We’ve all seen ...

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No deal on this mommy

11.30.10

Recently I was chatting with Justice Fergie and we ended up discussing my somewhat strained relationship with princess.  For the past 2 years or so I’ve felt that princess and I are destined to be arched rivals in this home.  She opposes everything I say and do, and generally seems ...

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TANGLED – In Theaters Today!

11.24.10

If you're looking for a fun movie for the whole family to enjoy this Thanksgiving weekend, TANGLED fits the bill.  We took our crew on Saturday and the movie was a hit!  TANGLED is Walt Disney Pictures' take on the classic fairytale, Rapunzel. Here is the movie's synopsis: When the kingdom’s most ...

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Parenting, Type A-Style

11.4.10

By now you know that I am somewhat of a Type A personality.  I have to say that its relaxed tremendously over the years - especially since having kids - from the days when I used to obsessively organize my life in a day planner during college.  I distinctly remember ...

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