The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Hopefully you have seen that famous Staples commercial where they play the Christmas song “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and the parents dance thru Staples. It always makes me laugh. For many parents (and nannies) back to school is a wonderful time of the year. For me it has a secret joy. Not that the kids will be gone but because it is…

The Magic of the Moment

Sometimes things happen with kids that are just so overwhelming that you feel your heart grows two sizes, even if you aren’t a grinch. Sometimes those moments are big- like when a child utters their first word, takes a first step or masters the monkey bars for the first time. But more often, those moments are small. When your 5 year old comes home with…