“Mom, my friends think kisses are kind of embarrassing.” That was the opening statement lobbed at me by my 7-year-old son the other night after bathtime. I laughed a little and asked, “Really? Whose kisses do they think are embarrassing?” “Their moms’. You know, when their moms kiss them.” I waited for the follow-up, expecting […]
Perfect Parenting Days Are Nothing Like You Think
Parenting can really beat the crap out of you some days. But on most days, you’re just moving along—happily, quickly, crazily. It can all be a bit of a blur. But then there are the other days. The magical unicorn days that you’d hoped parenting would be filled with. I’m not talking about the […]