Recent conversations between myself and my kids: My 12 yr-old son: "Mom, can I upgrade to an iPhone?" Me: "Umm...Son, why do you even need an iPhone?" My son: "Well, all my friends have one." Me: [mean mama stare down] My son: "Never mind..." or this for instance, My 5 yr-old daughter: "Mommy, can I have a faster Barbie Jeep?" Me: "Why? What's … [Read more...]
Growing Up Old School – 7 Differences between My Kids’ Childhood and Mine
Just recently, while making lunch for my young daughter, I realized that we were out of hot dog buns. I told her to use a piece of sliced bread and she looked at me like I had two heads. I laughed because it took me a minute to realize that this baby of mine has lived a sheltered life with hot dog buns, endless cable TV channels, and at least two family vacations a year. … [Read more...]