Minivan Diaries
Web 2012
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05/16/12May DazeThe end of the school year brings a dizzying array of events, ceremonies, and activities - and "opportunities to volunteer!" |
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05/09/12“But What About My Pyramid?”My son once announced he would build a pyramid for me when I die. Although I found it a little disconcerting that he seemed to be rather comfortably envisioning his life without me, I recently reminded him about it -- in the spirit of Mother’s Day, I wanted to see what all this effort is going to get me. |
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05/02/12Oppressed by Motherhood?Elisabeth Badinter’s controversial new book argues that even those mothers who don’t follow all the dictates of the “natural parenting” movement have been oppressed by the trend toward trying to do everything “right” by your child. Posted at 07:53 AM | Permalink | Comments: 3 |
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04/25/12Spring Has Sprung: Ready or NotSpring break memories fade quickly as we try to adjust to the spring sports schedule: New teams, new routines, new carpools. |
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04/18/12Harry Potter and the Half-Awake FamilyWe got up before daybreak to beat the lines at the theme park. When we saw half of Orlando doing the same thing, it had an unfortunate affect on our sanity. |
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04/11/12A Visit to the Harry Potter Theme ParkI thought I was being a good sport when I agreed to go to the amusement park. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. |
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04/04/12The Morning MarathonThere’s been a marked lack of enthusiasm about starting our days lately. |
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03/28/12Mono MadnessWhen my oldest daughter came down with mono, the rest of us went into a tizzy. |
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03/21/12Are You Ready for The Hunger Games?With the much-anticipated movie about to open, your book club decided to read the wildly popular YA novel. Here is your hostess checklist. May the odds be ever in your favor. |
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03/14/12Coming to AmericaMy son contemplates his aunt’s move to the Land of Opportunity, where the streets might not be paved with gold, but the phone calls – well, some of them, anyway – are free. Posted at 07:13 AM | Permalink | Comments: 4 |
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03/07/12Zumba Fitness is in the House!How to get in shape and annoy your children. Posted at 06:07 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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02/29/12How To Become Swallowed Whole By Pinterest in Six Simple StepsHow To Become Swallowed Whole By Pinterest in Six Simple Steps Posted at 06:59 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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02/22/12I Think I Love You: Then and NowHere’s to the silliness – and fun – of teen crushes. Posted at 06:50 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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02/14/12Reading the Minds of Valentine’s Day CelebrantsHow do people really feel about Valentine’s Day? Let us count the ways… |
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02/08/12Downton Abbey Hits HomeMy obsession with the hit British TV series has unintended consequences for my family. Posted at 07:11 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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02/01/12The Road to Dead-End UTake one carefree teenager plus one mildly insane mother. Add in a Type-A community and what have you got? Trouble. Posted at 06:46 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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01/25/12It’s January: Why Haven’t I Become Organized?Being organized came naturally to me. Until I had kids. Posted at 12:38 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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01/18/12The Things You Learn During a Poetry ProjectA fifth grade homework assignment inspires a conversation that ranges from the clinical, to the gloomy, to the. . . prosaic. Posted at 06:58 AM | Permalink | Comments: 3 |
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01/11/12A Visit to the DentistA routine errand reminds a mom of the mysteries of human temperaments and provides her with some unusual banter. |
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01/04/12Thoughts on New Year’s EveOnce you have kids, ringing in the New Year will never be quite the same. |
“Minivan Diaries” will chronicle the adventures and misadventures of raising a family in the Bethesda area, as well as provide hot parenting tips such as how to survive your child’s birthday party and how to transcend summer carpool planning.
