On Buying My Own Gift for Valentine’s Day

On Buying My Own Gift for Valentine’s Day

“Mom, why did you buy your own gift from Dad for Valentine’s Day?” “Well, I get so much love and attention from Dad on a such a frequent basis that he might forget that there is a special day coming up. He makes all the days special. So just to be on the safe side, it’s better if I procure a gift for him to give to me.” To be honest…Continue reading »

Kindergarteners and Making Out

Kindergarteners and Making Out

The kids had just finished watching the movie Beezus and Ramona (rated G, btw) when my daughter asked me earnestly, “Mom, can you and I practice kissing like they did in the movie?” Insert visual of her closing her eyes and squiggling her tongue all over the place. Good grief. My first thought was…Continue reading »

If you like Piña Coladas…

If you like Piña Coladas…

By Erin Ah, that first kiss. I mean first real kiss. The memory might make you cringe just a bit. Awkward, breathy teenagers trying to navigate each others’ mouths. But heck, once you knew what you were doing, you could make out for hours. Remember that? Seems that not so many of us make out …Continue reading »