Welcome to the first week of Camp Quirky! Our very first theme is…drumroll, please…Father’s Day! This theme was inspired a little bit by Mother’s Day! You see, my kids walked in from school with arms full of crafts they did for me and I could see how left out he felt. He said, “They’re not…Continue reading Week One at Camp Quirky: Father’s Day Craft
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Mother’s Day Mother of the Year Contest with Punchbowl
Ah, Mother’s Day. It’s been quite a year for mothering, hasn’t it? “Mom” has always meant caregiver, cuddler, chef, maid, and teacher among so many other things. This year, she had to be all of those things full-time without barely a bathroom break in between. At least that’s the story for a lot of moms…Continue reading Mother’s Day Mother of the Year Contest with Punchbowl
When Did My Baby Become a Teenager?
I am now the mother of a teenager. It’s hard to fathom. My memory is dreadful these days but I can still remember the birth of my oldest daughter so vividly. I held her in my arms and I just stared at her, unable to comprehend reality. I remember thinking, “Did I really make a…Continue reading When Did My Baby Become a Teenager?