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Nurturing a Child’s Creativity

January 18, 2012
Nurturing a child

There are not many moments in life where you given free reign over a blank slate.  Times where the possiblities are endless and where everything that you thought was not allowed, is suddenly acceptable. Visiting my parent’s house last weekend was one of these times for Principessa. She calls herself an artist. She struggles with [...]

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Understanding a Child’s Jewish Identity during Hanukkah

December 25, 2011
Understanding Judaism for Children | Ciao Mom

“I celebrate Hanukkah but my dad and my moms’ mom celebrate Christmas.” This sentence has been repeated over and over again, by Principessa, at the grocery store, at the doctor’s office, everywhere and anywhere.  You would think that living near Washington DC, people would be used to diverse traditions and cultures, but somehow, “Merry Christmas” [...]

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How to Save a Life, Part Two

November 6, 2011
Living with a Diabetic Family Member | C.Mom

Yesterday, Principessa told her story about how she saved her dad’s life. Today, I tell the story of watching my seven year old daughter demonstrate something that some adults never even learn. The story of a daughter who now lives each day knowing that she saved her dad’s life. The story of a seven year [...]

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How to Save a Life, Part One

November 5, 2011
How To Save A Life | C.Mom

In honor of Principessa’s 7th birthday, today is her turn on the magic carpet.  Realizing she was a hero, she wanted to share her story… …The story of how she saved her father’s life earlier this week. —— Once upon a time, there was a little girl whose name was Principessa. She was six and [...]

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Making a DIY Witch Costume: DailyBuzz Moms 9×9

October 23, 2011
How to Make a DIY Witch Costume | C.Mom

DIY. An acronym that might as well be in a foreign language. I am the least crafty, least creative, do it yourself person out there.  I have been known to use glue to hem jeans.  I have used velcro. I am simply not skilled in the world of craft, sewing, or do it yourself anything. [...]

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Watching You

October 9, 2011
Just.Be.Enough. | C.Mom

This week at Just.Be.Enough, we are writing letters. I decided to write one to Principessa, my almost seven year old daughter. —— Dear Principessa, I have been watching you lately.  Watching you smile. Watching you giggle. Watching you work with focus and determination on homework in your composition book or  follow the soccer ball down [...]

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Suriving the First Day of School

September 8, 2011
first day of school outfits

The first day of school. I am not sure who the first day of school is harder for…..the parents or the children. I had to leave the house before Principessa even got on the bus…..leaving Rocket in charge. Leaving Prinicpessa to head off to the world of first grade and elementary school without me.  Though [...]

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From Mortified and Stressed to Dreams of Becoming a Tooth Fairy

September 1, 2011
first grade homework

One day ago, Principessa was mortified of all things back to school.  The mere mention of going to her new school’s open house and eventually to start first grade brought on reason after reason about why she was afraid.  She was visibly shaken by a fear having to go to the Principal’s office if she [...]

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Crossing the Finish Line

August 30, 2011
Crossing the Finish line at the Iron Girl Columbia

Finishing my Iron Girl Triathlon seems like a distant memory.  I swam, I biked, and I ran….  I smiled, I pushed, and in the end….I giggled. Because my dear, sweet, amazing daughter Principessa crossed the finish line with me. As we joined hands, there were oohs and aahs as my sparkle skirt shimmered in the [...]

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Austin Lehman Active Family Challenge

August 13, 2011
Austin Lehman Adventures

Realizing that my summer is slowly drawing to a close, I am a bit sad. Not because I will miss the days of flexibility or lack of schedule. Not because I will miss the blogging, writing, and tweeting whenever I want (though ok, I will miss that!), but because it means that my summer of [...]

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