Hallelujah, the Huns (aka the parents) were finally let into the classroom last week. Seems dramatic but I do feel like the administration treats parents like we are stampeding barbarians trying to overthrow them and take possession of their land. And the reason for letting the moat down, the annual curriculum meeting. Finally, not only […]
Spoiled Brat Video – Anger Management Classes Anyone??
So far the consensus after 1.5 million hits is that this kid is a ungrateful and spoiled brat. Whatever happened to being thankful for gifts and lying that you a gift that has been given to you???
A Weekend of Firsts – Riding a Bike
We just got back from Fire Island. I love Fire Island because it’s the anti-Hamptons. Sure it’s planes, trains and automobiles to get there but when you are there, it so relaxing and peaceful. I love the fact that there are no cars, so no traffic. All you need are your feet or bike/scooter to […]
Kindergarten is Over – Where did the time go?
Seriously, where did the time go? It seemed like yesterday that I was getting ready for the start of the Kindergarten and now it’s over. We both survived and So what did my daughter and I accomplish this past year (because it’s not all about her, right?): She learned to read and quite well I might […]
PMS, Rain and a Sassy 6 year old are not a good combination
I was told that the twos were terrible but they weren’t. That year was a piece of cake compared to now. Two year olds barely talk, let alone argue with you. My daughter has hit her sassy and obnoxious stage. I should be so lucky as to have one of those kids who runs off […]
Dance Recital
Saturday was a very exciting day as it was Alex’s second dance recital. She is much improved versus last year which I am can pretty much attribute to her being a year older. Thank god, I can buy a dvd made by professionals. Making my own is a pain, I barely watched the show because […]
The Ants are Dead
I stupidly said yes to my daughter receiving an ant farm for Christmas. It sounded like a good idea at the time. Of course, you have to order the ants separately since ants don’t exactly have a long shelf life. After months of reminders, I finally ordered the ants and they arrived unbeknownst to my […]
Trusting Soul or Fool? Mandated HIV curriculum being taught in Kindergarten
Sex education is such a touchy subject. So here its being thrown in my face in kindergarten and I am not sure how I should feel. This week, Kindergarteners across New York City will be taught a mandated (key word) HIV curriculum. This entails having a short lesson every day about health and hygiene. Each […]
I love the MOMA
I decided we had to get at least one cultural excursion in during my daughter’s vacation so off to Museum of Modern Art we went. My daughter learned about 4 artists in pre-school, Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Edgar Degas. For the most part, she can spot any one of their paintings which is quite […]
The competition for 9 year olds is fierce
Seriously, she doesn’t turn 9 for another 4 year and I am pretty sure she will not be programming iPhone apps. Check it out, 9 year olds are now making progams for iPhone. Life was so simple when we were kids.
