For those of you familiar with The Little Mermaid soundtrack, you’ll know that this song is on it. It’s a remake by Colbie Caillat. Liliana recognized it right away, and began making a game of it. She turned to kiss me each time the phrase “kiss the girl” was sung, and if you know the […]
Now the Day is Over
Today, we had a snow day, which means there was no school, even though the snow didn’t begin until an hour after Liliana would have come home from her morning Montessori class. Needless to say, I did not accomplish much today, at least on my seemingly important (although not) To-Do List. So, today I’m going […]
Girls and Boys (At Any Age, But Especially in High School)
Okay, a full disclosure is needed here. I’m generally not fond of Y.A. books (Young Adult books, for those of you who might not know). In general, they’re scary. At least for this parent of a young girl. And I say this having taught high schoolers for eight years! I’ve found the perfect anecdote that […]
Feeling the Music
The other day, after Liliana finishes breakfast, I ask her if she wants to sit next to the kitchen island and watch the first part of The Little Mermaid, knowing that she’s spellbound by the music. I leave the room briefly, calling out, “I’m going to check my e-mail,” but soon hear gasping sobs coming […]