Discovery and serendipitous cleaning are some of the hallmarks of the time spent in wandering one's house post-visit of toddlers.  On...

Holding my 4-year-old grandson in my arms while damp from his recent swim lesson, we hurried in the cool night air across the parking lot, b...

My grandson came to visit last weekend (Father's Day) and it seemed that all of the reptiles in our yard wanted to make his visit compl...

Thoughts after an extended weekend with immediate and distant family: Legos are still fascinating toys but involve tiny detailed work! And,...

As I have reached elderhood I find the time to absorb and think about the things that happen in my life can be a bit exhausting and less e...

I always thought that over-sugered, obnoxious kids would not be my cup of tea. BUT, it looks like Valentine's Day breaks all the rules...

The recent time spent with my grandchildren helps me keep my perspective as I age. When the first grandchild was born, my daughter asked wha...

Sunday, an absolutely perfect fall day, was our reward for going to watch our son's band play for the Humane Society Walk for the Anima...

I learned and did so many new things this week that they will fill my Thursday Thoughts for a long time: 1) One of the most special times...

Sometimes the stars are aligned perfectly, the gods are satisfied with their place in the universe, Mother Earth is taking a little zenful...

This next week I will be taking care of my grandson, Xman, since his Montessori school has closed for 8 days. My daughter took off from wo...

This blog entry is a tale for those future grandmothers/grandfathers wondering if their young adults are ever going to get it on and present...

I am providing childcare this weekend. One parent is on a four-day golf trip and the other parent is on an overnight to watch a dance show! ...

What does Johnny Depp have to do with my grandson? Well, pay attention and I will draw the lines. Hubby has been on travel for quite a wh...

Being responsible for a wonderful newly manufactured human being for an entire weekend is rewarding, daunting, exhausting, instructional and...

Remember when you were younger and in love? That certain someone made you catch your breath when they entered the room. You couldn'...

Just a little grumpy. He is such a drama king, though. I spent part of the weekend taking care of Xman who is not a happy camper since he c...

I think that 'mine' is one of the first words if not the first word that Xman learned in day care.

Do you remember the old tablecloth trick where the magician pulls out the tablecloth and all the dishes remain on the table exactly as they ...