Birthdays

Ten Years Of Parenting

Today is my eldest son’s 10th birthday, which is a great milestone for him, which I don’t think he even realizes. But I do. It means I’ve been a mom for a Decade, which sounds so long. Which is because it is. I recently read Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell, and as anyone who read it [...]

6-Year-Old Birthday Cake

My 6-year-old loves sugar, but he doesn't love cake. Frosting man. He'll eat cookies and I tried that for a cake one year, but it was not a hit. At least not with my son. This year he requested his favorite cake-like substance, and who am I to deny my son his birthday wish? So [...]

Birthday Heaven

Today is my youngest son's birthday – he's 6! Woo-hoo! Yes, we're all very excited. Here's how he celebrated today: Chocolate Chip pancakes for breakfast. Opening presents from family members. Every Lego Star Wars set he asked for and then some.  Cupcakes delivered to school (by me) to share with the class after lunch. And In-n-Out [...]