Clik here to view.
Christmas Decorating Gone Wild
“I LOVE ANGELS!” “Okay, C.J., but we have to get all of the Christmas decorations down before we can start opening the boxes,” I repeat over his screams. It’s the Sunday after Black Friday (or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Holiday Tidbits
C.J.’s Brother: C.J. are you singing “Deck the Halls?” C.J.: Yeah. C.J.’s Brother: Where did you learn that song? C.J.:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ballerinas, Buns and Boobs
Most mornings I awake to my two sons and some sort of mayhem. It could include, but is not limited to, someone’s extreme hunger; children eating sugary contraband after sneaking downstairs unattended;...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Son’s Christmas Dress
It was the most sincere display of appreciation that my five-year-old son has ever shown. He looked me straight in the eyes and said a very mature and worldly “thank you.” The words were full of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
C.J. From Another Person’s Perspective
The author of this post is my very best friend KK, whom C.J. knows affectionately as Auntie KK. I love C.J.’s mom. She is my very best friend and my soul sister. We have been besties for more years...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friday Fodder: Gifting and Giving Edition
Are you done with your holiday shopping yet? I handmade elaborate gifts based on inspirations from Pinterest for everyone on our list. I lavishly wrapped them and have had them nestled under the tree...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Very C.J. Christmas 2013
C.J. can hardly wait for Christmas. No. I mean it. I’m not sure he can wait. He’s never been particularly patient. He’s tried to convince me that if he eats two chocolates out of his advent...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Son Is Getting An American Girl Doll For Christmas
My 2013 Christmas post is up at Salon.com! If you celebrate Christmas, I hope that you are having the merriest one ever. If you don’t celebrate Christmas, I hope that you are having a super awesome...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What My Son Wants For Christmas
“Mom, I only want three things for Christmas this year,” C.J. said from the backseat as I shuttled him to gymnastics. “Oh, really? Just three things?” I had a hard time believing the brevity of his...
View ArticleClik here to view.
C.J.’s Christmas Wish List 2015
A life-size stuffed animal giraffe (Yes, he still wants this. No, he’s not getting it.) The American Girl Doll Bitty Baby with red hair and green eyes to match his (He might be getting this.) A full...
View ArticleClik here to view.
All My Son Wants For Christmas…
Spoiler Alert: I allude to some things about Santa that you may not want your child to read. It’s a different kind of Christmas in our house this year. It’s C.J.’s first Christmas knowing that thing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What I Got for Christmas, By CJ
Hieeeeeeeeeeeee. I got so many things for Christmas. And I love them all. But here are my favorites. LED Sneakers: They light up and you can change the colors. You can also make the lights flash or...
View ArticleA 10-Year-Old Boy’s Christmas List
Last week, for the second year in a row, C.J. walked up to Santa and said, “I don’t believe in you, but I want to tell you what I want for Christmas just in case.” Santa was nice and obliged. …...
View Article