Kindergarten. That’s what we call it here in Sydney, Australia; the first full-time year of BIG school. The kids are SO cute, with back packs almost as big as they are and new school shoes all sparkled and clean. They … Continue reading →
On March 11 my niece was in a car accident in Michigan. The early morning fog made driving hazardous and her car collided with a utility vehicle. Suffering sever brain injuries, she was placed on life support for 4 days, … Continue reading →
It’s been almost exactly a year since my daughter and her husband moved out of state taking all six of our grandchildren with them. I mean, really! The nerve! 🙂 Over the past year, we’ve learned to adjust and grandparent … Continue reading →
I am a Mentor for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). MOPS is an organization that was created to support mothers with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. As any mom knows—those are tough years! The international organization has groups that meet all over … Continue reading →
In January, my elderly father-in-law had several mini strokes and came to live with us. Though the move went smoothly, the transition has been difficult for my husband, daughter, and me. It’s easy to fall into a mindset of complaining, … Continue reading →
Book:Â Happy Pants Author:Â Heather Gallagher Illustrator:Â Liz McGrath Hardback:Â 32 pages Publisher:Â Wombat Books, Australia, 2014 Language:Â English ISBN-13:Â 9781921632938 RRP:Â AUD $22.99 Reviewed By:Â Penny Reeve Blurb:Â ‘When Mummy wears her happy pants we build sandcastles, go out for baby cinos and have lots and lots of … Continue reading →