Ten.
Today, we celebrate our main man, Gavin. He's 10. Yep, 10. TEN. T-E-N. Double digits. One - zero. Yea. I'm not really sure how that happened either. He's taller than my shoulder. Just shy of my shoe size. Totally overgrown for my lap. But he still tries to sit...
First Day of School: This Year, They’re OK
This time last year, I sat in my chair and worried about Gavin and Grace, both of whom were nervous for their first day of school. This year, I sit in my chair, and smile to myself because both Gavin and Grace are super excited for school to start. Like literally...
Uber for Dogs. Yea, It’s a thing. (I invented it.)
Since it's #nationaldogday, I thought it was fitting to share the story of how Grace and I took Bob for a walk last weekend. It was setting up to be a warm day, so, in an attempt to beat the heat, we headed out early. Judging by preparations alone, this walk was gonna...
Tweenhood is on the Horizon
Ah, summer. The time of year when you spend tons and tons of time with your kids and get to know them on a whole 'nother level. Again. Even with our work schedules staying the same and the Gs heading to camp every day, we spend a lot of time together hanging out at...
Gavin on Dating
Yes, that's right. Our nine year old has a perspective on dating. Shocked? Me, too. An innocent conversation between Gavin and Grace turned to teasing each other about "dating". Hmmmm. I am not particularly ready for this to be part of the Clark family vernacular, but...
The Mother ‘Hood…with my gang
A car ride. Some Starbucks. Some good tunes. My husband. Our son. Our daughter. Our dog. A gray day on the Coast. A long, long, long walk on the beach. With the loves of my life. Running to the frigid waves. Running from the frigid waves. Unplugged. Enjoying each...