Monthly Archives: July 2011

For a long time, we kept a red Tupperware sandwich box in an upstairs drawer. We affectionately dubbed it “The Happy Box.” It didn’t have value except to us. The box held loose change and the occasional dollar bill. When … Continue reading →

It was a classic case of the Berenstain Bears get the galloping gimmees: my sister and I wanted everything in sight. Each commercial in between Saturday morning cartoons blitzed us with amazing dolls, wonderful board games, extreme craft kits and … Continue reading →

Since being a mother had been No. 1 on my Top Ten list of what I wanted to be when I grew up, by the time I married and became one, I was certain that I knew exactly how it … Continue reading →

In late elementary school, our girls have all gone through a stage of which I am not fond: whining when things don’t go their way. We’re in the midst of that big time with our youngest, and frankly, I’m exhausted. … Continue reading →