1. My "Living with Emotions" class is going really well. I am enjoying the homework, the discussion and the returned presence of mindfulness meditation in my life. So challenging, but so important and grounding. It's challenging to consider making changes to some of my less healthy coping behavior and to learn how to be still when experiencing ( Read more... )

Here is an embarassing moment- walking through a natural food store and having your child yell out, "Dino Rossi!" with enthusiasm. Um, we voted for Patty Murry and even with that said... where did he even hear Rossi's name? Anyway, I'm used to him yelling out Optimus Prime! His friends have told him all about transformers, but not conservative ( Read more... )

We are questioning where Finn will attend elementary school again. Finn’s pedestrian recommended he have some neuropsychological testing done before we choose a school. We met with the psychologists last week and heard the results of the testing. In many ways, the burden of choice feels easier and, in other ways, I am more scared and confused. ( Read more... )

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Chatting with Nana

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I just finished reading Outliers by Malcom Gladwell: http://www.gladwell.com/outliers/index.html It's a fascinating book that really demystifies the American fascination with how success happens. There are always outside forces at work in one person or culture's success ( Read more... )

Finn has been growing a pumpkin at grandma's house in preparation for Halloween and it's finally ready!

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The landscape changed while I wasn't looking and I've noticed a new tempo on the playground when surrounded by other mothers. The days of drool, bounce and sleeplessness are gone. The age of soccer, enrichment and competition are on. How exhausting! I now don't ask questions such as, "What do you guys do after school?" or "What did you do this ( Read more... )

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