By Carolyn Edgar My ten year old boy is adorable. He's smart, he's handsome, and he's funny. When he is determined to do something, there is no stopping him. He's also forgetful, lazy and defiant. When he is determined not to do something, there is no convincing him otherwise. Take homework, for example. He only does his homework when an adult - specifically, me - sits with him and insists he … [Read more...]
The Best Valentine’s Day Gift
By Carolyn Edgar My Valentine's Day started off with a bang. Or, more specifically a ring. No, not the ring of the alarm clock - although that is literally how I got started this morning. I am referring to the ring of my cell phone, an unexpected call from my secretary as I was about to walk into my doctor's office (the doctor's office is a story for another time). "The school nurse from your … [Read more...]