As I mentioned, my boyfriend is in town for a visit. We are hanging out, having fun, talking without the phone (yay!). Getting to know each other better is a learning process.  Before he arrived, I wanted to have some snacks around, but I had no idea what he likes in the way of munchies. So far I’ve learned this: yes on crackers, yes on chips, no on sweets. Interesting. He’s a salty guy, apparently.
What does this say? Is it a peek into his psyche?  No, you silly girl. We are just talking snacks…. It also tells me that my …read more

This morning, as I was getting into the mom-van to drive Sarah to school, I noticed that she wasn’t her usual sparky-Sarah self.  I asked if she was okay, if there was something that she needed from me that she was not getting?  She tried to play it off, just shook her head, ran back for her scooter, wouldn’t look me in the eye. Finally, she said, “Welllll….. actually yes.  Can I have some attention?” 
It occurred to me that if my daughters are not comfortable asking me for what they need, then that might become a behavioral pattern.  If it …read more