How in the world do mothers of Olympians do it? Standing on the sidelines, hearts in their throats, watching their precious children chase dreams, wanting more than anything (anything at all) for them to succeed and, if they fail, wanting even more desperately to take their disappointment and sadness away. And, if they do succeed. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘YMCA’
I No Longer Envy Mrs. Phelps
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Big Brother, Olympics, sports, YMCA on March 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Don’t Blink…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Big Brother, sports, YMCA on March 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Because one minute they’re propped up on your couch in a strawberry hat… And the next minute, you’re holding your breath trying to act like it’s really no big deal at all that they’re doing this.
Anything Done at Maximum Speed is Apparently Great Fun. Who Knew?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Big Brother, boys, Little Brother, YMCA on March 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Late last week, I decided to take my boys to “Open Gym” at our local YMCA. We’ve done this a few times before and it always took place in the Y’s Main Gymnasium. The room is loaded with stuff — trampoline tracks that lead to a big pit of foam blocks, balance beams, giant foam [...]
I resolve…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Big Brother, Facebook, friendships, lingerie, Little Brother, marriage, parents, resolutions, Weight Watchers, YMCA on January 4, 2010 | 1 Comment »
…to get with the program again after two long weeks of not Watching my Weight. This includes but is not limited to refusing any and all invitations from my sweet children to “have some, Mommy?” when the item in question comes from the frozen foods section or comes with a packet of bright orange powder. [...]
I Scream. You Scream?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Big Brother, Little Brother, Nanny, patience, YMCA on November 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
So, it’s become clear to me that yes, I am, in fact, a screamer. I’ve become one of those Moms that I never really thought I’d be or at least I hoped I wouldn’t be. But, nonetheless, the fact is that, when push comes to shove and the rubber hits the road and all hell [...]
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