“You know more than you think you know, Mom.” How many times had I said these exact same words to my son? It’s a rhetorical question, really, but the answer is probably countless: Standing in the kitchen as he recites a poem for English or practices a speech for history class. Reviewing flashcards for a vocabulary quiz on Thursday nights. Asking questions in preparation for finals after studying over a long Memorial Day weekend when the rest of the country …
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This article first appeared on Scribing with Scout in March 2019. I am re-posting it now because we all need to go outside of our comfort zone once in awhile. Plus I get a kick out of the awkwardness of it all! Enjoy! Awkwardly, I enter the room and quickly pick a seat, before anyone notices or acknowledges me. A selection near the door. This position specifically offers a quick exit, should I need one, as I am thinking “bathroom, …
If you give a mom a problem, she’s going to do her best to solve it. Although I’ve recently learned, that is not always the best approach. For years I have prided myself on my ability to see clearly and to see through any problem that might arise for my offspring. I jump in, fully clothed, because I can swim through these murky waters to safely get to the other side and solve the problem as I’m paddling. First, I …
Closing out the end of the summer is never easy, but along with some sand, a few chipped seashells, and an almost-empty tube of suntan lotion, my beach bag is practically empty since I completed my summer reading list! Go me! Summer truly is a great season for reading, and this summer-in-the-sun, I added a few new favorite books I am thrilled to share, just in case you are pining for a new page turner. Here are my Top Four …
Stress is a cumbersome business. We think we disguise it well, but it’s always creeping, crawling ever so slowly and closely to the surface, daring us to implode at the most inopportune time. Stress can be managed through a myriad of techniques: deep breathing, meditation, medication, exercise, and yes, sometimes yelling to make us feel better. Everyone handles it differently; our coping mechanisms vary based on personality type and the situation responsible for the stress. In the end, no matter …
As moms, there are many things at which we are good, things we do exceptionally well, such as multi-tasking from dawn to dusk, watching our children with eyes in the back of our heads, and folding laundry with our eyes closed. We have the natural instinct to take care of our flock and all things involved with this flock from packing lunches for more years than I care to count, to waiting in the dark for their soccer-water polo-squash practices …
https://grownandflown.com/move-new-york-city-internship/ Once again, I am thrilled and excited to be published on the parenting site www.grownandflown.com, this time featuring my article on 'launching' my son into NYC for his summer internship. In this repost, the article appears here as it does on the Grown and Flown site. If you haven't had the opportunity to read it yet, please take a moment as we can all relate to the struggle of preparing for the launch.
Launch is my new buzz word. If I whisper the word launch once a day, I’ve announced it at least ten times. As in: I’m getting ready to launch this, or that is about to launch, or have you seen the new launch of such and such? It’s a hot word, and I’m going to overuse it until it’s no longer in vogue. Plus, launch sounds sophisticated, announcing that something exciting is going to happen, the word just rolling off …
I’ve given this notion some thought for the past few months, although clearly the answer was simple all along and always right in front of me, every single day, whether hosting a house full of boys or even a room full of boys, but more often it occurred on a daily basis when sitting down to a family meal. I didn’t need a list of “Ten Commandments for Teenage Boys” or “21 Things I Want Teenage Boys to Know Before …
With little warning and not much fanfare, I am thrilled to announce the relaunch of scribingwithscout. Here’s the scoop: Readers will continue to be entertained and intrigued with familiar, thoughtful insights; additionally, they will be treated to a fresh look and a more user-friendly site; throw in a few minor bells and whistles, and…ta-da! Scout is back, recording life according to her. I am grateful to family and friends who have encouraged and supported me to continue with this endeavor …
