Melanie OlsenIt Takes Ten Songs To Reach The RiverTen songs. We used to plan the play list for days.Nov 14, 2019Nov 14, 2019
Melanie OlsenLet Them Play In The MudA “good” mom would make them come inside.Nov 13, 2019Nov 13, 2019
Melanie OlsenAlmost Father’s DayThis week a friend asked me what we are doing for Father’s Day.Jun 8, 2019Jun 8, 2019
Melanie OlsenThe Adoption of ClydeWe’ve had our fair share of pets, rather, a considerable number of animals have lorded over us. They all have a story, this is Clyde’s.May 31, 2019May 31, 2019
Melanie OlsenCheating on your child’s pathAfter several days of thinking about this whole school entry cheating thing, it’s still maddening. A handful of financially elite thought…Mar 17, 2019Mar 17, 2019
Melanie OlsenDying Batteries and Creepy Halloween DecorationsWe have a detached garage, about thirty feet from the house, and surrounded by thick trees, and not too long ago, something in the garage…Mar 6, 2019Mar 6, 2019
Melanie OlsenThe Day We Helped Him Skip School“There’s an all day, anti-bullying assembly, and it’s a huge waste of time.”Jan 21, 20197Jan 21, 20197
Melanie Olsen“I think she wears too much color on her eyes” (and other things we talk about on the way to…My husband is right. I’d have more time in the morning if I made them both take the bus. But in my car there are no video games, no…Jan 18, 20191Jan 18, 20191