London: Observer of Life
London, on your 11th birthday, I want you to remember the importance of being an observer first, actor second.
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Meeting the Teen Years
Today our family embarks on a new journey — the teenage years. My oldest son Ferris turns 13. When my…
The Shelf Life of Cute: Thoughts on Teagan’s 5th Birthday
My youngest child Teagan turns 5 today. Though she’s the baby of the family, she seems to move so quickly…
10 Years of London Adventures
Today my daughter London turns 10. Born on the first day of summer – the day with the most sunlight…
High Needs at Age 7
My daughter Erinn is 7 today. If you’ve been reading this blog from the beginning, you’ve probably read a few…
The Child I Wasn’t Ready to Have
Eleven years ago today, I went into labor when my water broke three weeks early. I really had no business…
To My Little Princess, From Your Feminist Mother
Dear Erinn – Our family diva, sweetheart, princess and future CEO – today, you turn six. From the time you…
Happy 4th Birthday to Our Little Miracles
You were the miracles I was afraid to hope for. And the fact that you came as a package deal…
To the Baby of the Family: You’re Welcome
Teagan, today you turn three. You are the youngest in a combined family of five kids and, per conventional wisdom,…
When No One Shows Up To Your Party
I turned 40 earlier this year, and to mark the occasion my wife offered to help organize a birthday party.…
