by Heather Christie | May 28, 2018 | Parenting/Motherhood |
Sometimes I feel like I’ve gotten snagged in a time warp. Another school year is over. The night air is turning warm and humid. Lacrosse playoffs are in full swing. My son’s high school graduation is Saturday. And my daughter’s recital is in three weeks.... read more
by Heather Christie | May 4, 2018 | Life Lessons, Parenting/Motherhood |
It feels like last week I was counting how many days until my son started kindergarten. I couldn’t wait. Life would be easier. The $1200/month for his three days a week at childcare would be halved because now I’d only pay for his sister. The house would be quieter... read more
by Heather Christie | Feb 28, 2018 | Heather's Blog, Parenting/Motherhood |
When I was in seventh grade, my nemesis ripped my school picture into sections, scotch-taped the pieces back together, and then passed around the disfigured-looking picture to our schoolmates, egging them to say nasty things. “Heather’s a monster.” “She looks... read more
by Heather Christie | Feb 1, 2018 | Life Lessons, Parenting/Motherhood |
“Do you have a moment, Heather?” asked my son’s sixth grade teacher. Her voice was tight and concerned. I clutched my cell phone at my ear. “Sure.” My pulse quickened. “Your son and his friends are a bit too bold. Sometimes they’re not so nice.” I swallowed hard and... read more
by Heather Christie | Sep 28, 2017 | Let's Laugh, Parenting/Motherhood |
The parenting job didn’t come with instructions. No, the most I got was a few eyewinks, sly smiles, and rye salutations like, “Welcome to the club,” from older, well-meaning, seasoned procreators. But, no worries, seventeen years into this gig, I’ve figured out the... read more
by Heather Christie | Aug 31, 2017 | Life Lessons, Parenting/Motherhood |
With their cell phones as extensions of their hands, my kids expect I will be available at all times, under any circumstances. They text and call until I respond. It drives me batty. Mom? Are you there? Text back! Most times, these super urgent texts are to inform me... read more
