Never underestimate the power of gingerbread to make someone’s day
Coffee works
I am oddly creeped out by people who sample soup at Hale and Hearty
Holiday music is good for focusing at work…
Except if it’s The Chipmunks singing “Deck The Halls”
NYC is at it’s best during the holidays…
Except when you are in rush hour trying to get home from work and working your way through crowds gawking at Macy’s windows
The days are long but the years are short
We will always feel too young to deal with sick parents. (don’t worry, my mom is in good shape)
The “Santa Is Watching Threat” (SIWT) is a wildly effective parenting technique
When your almost 4 year old beats you at Concentration, you are either raising a genius or you are suffering from serious lack of sleep
Unsubscribe is a key to liberation
Just because someone wants Power does not mean they want Responsibility
Never confuse Activity with Achievement
When frustrated, try laughing instead of growling
If you tell your child to “Stay in your freaking bed!” you can be sure they will repeat this to everyone you know and you will be evil-eyed by other parents everywhere
And from a friend, “It’s never too late to start the day over” (and today was a good day – but this is always a good lesson!)
