Dear Dumplin, Who knew getting you into kindergarten would be so intense! I was so naive. Apparently you are behind the kindergarten cutoff. Upon learning this, what has ensued is confusion and perplexity. At the tender age of four, I already feel that I must push and battle for you to receive the best… Read More
Dear Dumplin, Continuing on with September’s theme of school and education, I realize I really miss college. I don’t miss studying all night or doing homework assignments that I have absolutely no interest in. However, I do miss going to a place at regular intervals and collaborating with like minded people. You my dear are… Read More
Dear Dumplin, Finding the right day care can be a stressful experience for a parent. We want our children to have the best care, be loved, be safe, and learn in a nurturing environment. Once you decide that day care is what you need, the search begins! I’m sure I looked at almost every day care… Read More
Dear Dumplin, School and daycare is such a large part of who you are. You’ve been in daycare since I returned to work after my maternity leave. Your first day of day care sucked… For me. It was horrible and I was a hot mess. But let me start from the beginning. I stayed home… Read More
Dear Dumplin, September means… SCHOOL. The year is officially 3/4 over and although I’ve stopped my formal education for a few years now, I still feel like going school supply shopping EVERY. SINGLE. SEPTEMBER. I want a new notebook, new pens, new colored post-it notes, new folders, and other new nerdy school supplyish things that… Read More