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My 9 year old and the 9:30 club

Susan — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:18:03 +0000

The 9:30 club in DC holds a special place in my heart. Call me sentimental, but I remember the 1st time I went there when I was 20 years old – and was going to see a new group called Public Enemy. This was before they were well-known and their audience was small and somewhat alternative. Needless to say, it was a night to remember…

Fast forward a very long time (no need to mention actual years here). My nine year old found out that one of her favorite bands, Good Charlotte, was playing at the 9:30 club and was begging me to take her. Her suggested alternative was a Panic at the Disco concert somewhere in the midwest. What do I do with a 9 year old that wants to go to the 9:30 club? Aren’t most 9-year olds are listening to Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers? I mentioned that and she didn’t talk to me for the rest of the evening.

Magic

Susan — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:09:54 +0000

I am often amazed and the wonder and magic that my daughter seems to find everywhere. I find her on the stairs discussing a play with her puppets, singing softly to herself while in the shower, in her room on the floor surrounded by books and notes, or in the family room with a host of stuffed animals all facing her in her classroom.

Through her I know in my heart that magic does exist. She brings magic to my life every day. She is a gift to me and to the world, and for that I am thankful every day.

Raising children & remembering what is truly important

Susan — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:03:37 +0000

Raising children is really hard sometimes. These days, whenever I get caught up in the day-to-day struggles with grades, chores, and other stressful challenges – I try to remind myself of who my children really are:

1. They are kind, caring and insightful.

2. They are respectful of others

3. They are not mean-spirited, or obnoxious

4. They are kind to each other, and animals

5. They find joy in their world

6. They have great imaginations

7. They inspire me every day

8. They have a good sense of humor, and know how to laugh