This week’s Mom’s Council Topic: Standardized Testing
I think our schools are so focused on standardized testing, a lot of time is wasted not learning, and it puts a ton of pressure on both teachers and students to perform. I hate the fact that once the tests are over, not much learning seems to take place....
Friday the 13th
Being Friday the 13th, it brought to mind some of the strokes of luck, both good and bad that have crossed my path. One day while I was on the playground with Timmy, he had to use the restroom. Of course the park we were at did not have...
Spring has Sprung…
I am so glad that spring has finally decided to finally sink its roots into the ground. I was so disappointed that we never made our annual trek to DC to see the cherry blossoms. We’ve lived in this area going 15 years now and more often than not...
Mom Instruction Manual
Am I a perfect mom? Absolutely not. The title is a bit of a joke, as I’ve heard some moms swear by certain “How To” books for raising their kids. When I hear this, I’m snickering to myself. In my heart, I know that every kid is different, and...
More Curious Things I’ve Learned…
It is possible for a bee to buzz up your leg and sting you while you are mowing the lawn. Consequently, you may also have difficulty figuring out how to get the damn thing out of your pant leg. Should you happen to be sitting on a pier...