Tag: parents

Mom guilt

~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

This weekend I'm attending a Mother/Daughter Brunch hosted by my daughter's sorority. It's one of the last events planned before graduation at the end of this month. These past four years simply blew by. It truly feels like she was only leaving high school last spring. I wrote this post shortly after she moved into … Continue reading Mom guilt

No parking

~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

Under normal circumstances, neither of these signs would be out-of-the-ordinary. They are guarding an empty lot, and presumably the land owner is simply attempting to keep unwanted visitors from tramping around on his property. The thing that prompted me to take a picture of two innocuous signs is that the tree they are nailed to … Continue reading No parking

Swing time

~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Skinned knees and dirty hands, Chocolate mustaches and powdered sugar smiles. Mornings snuggled under blankets, giggling at silly jokes. Afternoons sneaking cookie dough, Nights spent lost in storybooks. Legs pumping, squeals of laughter echoing, Faces turned toward the sun, wind swirling, hair spinning. "Higher mommy, higher!" "Hold tight" Swinging away and toward my heart. Days … Continue reading Swing time

Downsize me: do you want carrot sticks with that?

~ Tara R. ~ 27 Comments

In her role as First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has taken on eliminating childhood obesity as her mission. She is campaigning for healthier school lunches, enlisting the cooperation of parents and school districts. I like many of her initiatives, they make sense. Both of my children attended public schools, so I know … Continue reading Downsize me: do you want carrot sticks with that?