When I was a child, my favorite thing to do was write stories. My mother still has (somewhere?) the first story I ever wrote. “Watch the Flower Grow” is a tale of a small seed that — you guessed it! — grows into a beautiful flower. Free play time from ages 5 through 10 was…
Category Archives: babies
A post to my son, on your 5th birthday
Five years ago, on the night before you were born, I lay awake in bed wondering. Who were you? What would you look like? What would your personality be? I was so anxious and excited to meet you. And then, at 5:55 pm the next day, you arrived. A happy, healthy and mellow baby with…
What to spend on a child’s birthday party?
It’s that time of year again… G’s birthday is coming up! As my little man plans to mark his fifth year, I have a party to organize. And, of course, pay for. He wanted gymnastics, so I called the nearest place. The cost? $270. On top of that, I will need to buy food, cake,…
