I’m an overprotective mom by nature. Seriously, it’s genetic, a horrible attribute passed down from a domineering Jewish mama who got it from her own “smother” and so on. The only difference between me and my ancestors is that I am aware of this trait and try to make a conscious effort every day to not allow my innate desire to wrap my kids in bubble wrap and hide … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: Patience Is a Virtue
Let’s talk about patience. There are several definitions that can describe patience. To bear any annoyances, pain or misfortune without any complaints, irritations or loss of temper. The ability to overcome your annoyance when you are kept waiting. Having steady perseverance and an even temper. I will come right out and say it, because even though it’s an ongoing process of … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: What Would You Tell Your 16-Year-Old Self?
My sweet baby girl will be turning 16 in a few weeks. I’m not sure when it happened, but somehow, I blinked and when I opened my eyes this chubby-cheeked toddler was suddenly a beautiful young woman. I desperately want to bestow words of wisdom on my daughter, allow her to benefit from the mistakes I have made along the way. But I know I would not have listened to anything … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: Driving in Lake Nona
The rude, unthoughtful, inattentive, inconsiderate, and disrespectful driving that I have seen around our neighborhood has started to push me over the edge. Where are you going in such a hurry that is so important to put someone else’s life in danger? Something needs to be done about it, and fast. Lake Nona is only growing bigger, and we shouldn’t allow this type of driving … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: My Son Is Graduating, and I Feel…
My son walks into my office and tosses a school permission slip onto my desk the way he has so many other times over the past 12 years of school, 13 if we count kindergarten. Before I can reach for it to see where he is off to this time, he walks back in and grabs it back. “I just realized,” he says with a smirk, “I’m 18 now and can sign this myself!” And just like that, my … [Read more...]
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