Looking back at pictures of our boys as babies, I have to rely on visual cues to remind me how old they are in each picture. For example, I look for Halloween costumes or Christmas decorations – all the other months/seasons are anyone’s guess. Today’s new parents, however, have solved[Read more]
The best things in life aren’t things. A similar truth applies to activities, events, and games. The ones that stand the test of time happen without much prep or many pieces, relying primarily on imagination. A good example is the License Plate Game – keeping track of which license plates you[Read more]
Our younger son was born on Epiphany (January 6) and while having a birthday so close to Christmas has its drawbacks, he definitely benefits from the extra dose of mommy guilt it inspires. Last year, we splurged and took him and several of his friends to the Louisville Science Center[Read more]
I can’t decide if I’m harping too much or if it’s a sign that my sage advice is finally sinking in when one of my boys cuts me off just as I’m about to speak, saying, “I know what you’re going to say, Mom” and then repeats one of my[Read more]
In the last month, two young television actors – Cory Monteith (Glee) and Lee Thompson Young (Rizzoli and Isles) – took their own lives. I found myself scanning the web off and on in the days that followed, hoping for more details – not the gory “how” so much as[Read more]
I know I’ve said it before: we enjoy lots of traditions in the Bradley house. The start of a new school year has been marked for us (like many households, I imagine) with back-to-school shopping – including, and perhaps especially, a new backpack. Keep in mind, I’d still comparison shop,[Read more]