Category Archives: family

“Your Child has Strong Social Skills” Means They Talk Too Much in Class

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Eileen

This week is conference week at M1 and M2′s school. This brings back a lot of memories from when I taught first grade. As I sit across from my boys’ teachers now, I never forget what it felt like to be on … Continue reading →

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This is My Brain on Overload

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Eileen

Oh man. My brain is oozing out my ears today. Please let me know if you ever feel this way because lately I think everyone seems to manage their lives and their families sooooo much better than I can. Here’s what’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Second Panaversary!

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Eileen

Today as we drove home from a soccer game, M3 thought about one of his friends and said from his booster seat, “Mommy, will you text him and see if he can play?” This simple question caused us to pause and reflect: two years ago … Continue reading →

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