Tag Archives: friends
Beauty and the Besties
For a few months now, M has been preoccupied with two things on her preschool days: 1) how she looks and 2) whether her “best” friend is going to be there. Her “best” friend (let’s call her Besty) only attends … Continue reading
40 and 3/8 Inches Tall and Still Growing
Today we marked the wall to record how tall M is on her 4th birthday. 40 and 3/8 inches. It’s deceiving, really, to think that she’s only grown just over 3 inches since her third birthday. When I think back … Continue reading
Growing Season
Despite many good intentions, it’s been a while since I’ve last posted anything. I suppose there are several reasons: a few short summer getaways, leaving a job, finding my new “at home more” rhythm, trying to start my own business … Continue reading
Social Currency: Trying to Strike a Balance Between Simpler, Greener Living and Fitting In
I am not sure who originally coined the expression, but I first learned about the notion of “social currency” from a parenting advice column that I read daily on www.boston.com. Anyway, the idea is that, at least in the context … Continue reading
Making Friends
Ever since M was born and she’s come to form bonds with other young children during her three short years, I’ve been thinking more and more of how one makes friends and maintains friendships over time. And why some friendships … Continue reading