Learning to really listen to Zack
I’m learning to listen to Zack. I expect him to communicate – want him to voice his thoughts and feelings – and that means I…
Zack’s Final Year as a Basketball Superstar
Zack has been practicing basketball after school twice a week for the past month. Unfortunately, Jay and I will be out of town during his…
Emmy and Gaby
Emmy our cat is nearly 17 years old. We brought her home with her litter mate, Licorice, when they were only six weeks old. I…
Christmas Photo Saga
I could write a saga about our annual photo shoot for the Christmas card I endeavor to send to friends and relations each December. One…
Gleeful Horse Encounters
It was an ordinary walk through the neighborhood. These are always taken with the hope of finding a horse for Zack to pet. Just inside…
Better than okay, he thrived
I promised to catch you up when we returned from our trip to Spain and England, so here I am … one week after coming…
It’s Gonna Be Okay, Mom
A secondary title for this blog post could be “The Anxious Ramblings of a Mom About to Leave the Country for 12 Days.” I have…
Best Ever Bowling Score
Zack earned his best ever bowling score at today’s tournament: 61. That nearly rivals me! His team got Silver Medals – another…
Bowling Tourney Coming Up
Zack’s bowling tourney is this Sunday morning. The season has been a short four weeks this year, and it’s gone by fast. I love it…
Happy 21st Birthday Zack!
Today is Zack’s birthday! 21 years old. An adult. He can now legally drink alcohol. But the way he tends to guzzle pop, we’re sticking…