by Karen | Mar 16, 2018 | Kids!, Life Lessons, Stories
This is how most of Jack’s sentences, texts, and basic questions begin: Mom! Can you fill my water bottle? Mom! Can you start my car? Mom! I’m starrrrving! Mom! What’s for dinner? Mom! Can you make pancakes & bacon? (this goes on all day, not just breakfast) Mom!...
by Karen | Apr 17, 2017 | Blog, Kids!, Life Lessons
I find myself in an unfamiliar and somewhat precarious situation. Amelia is away finishing up her sophomore year and Jack is touring Germany for another 14 days with his class, soon to be living with a lovely family in Hamm. Amelia was home this weekend for Easter and...
by Karen | Apr 11, 2017 | Being Me, Blog, Culture, Kids!, Life Lessons
In a week or so, you will have the pleasure of living with my son Jack, just as I was honored to host your daughter Charlotte, and her friend Alina. These girls became part of our family from breakfast morning talks over Pop Tarts to t-shirt shopping at the Gap. As...