by Shannon Popkin | May 10, 2013 | Family, Legacy, Michelle, Parenting
by: Michelle LovelessI took one look at my son and my heart was touched. His hair was brushed to the side.I don’t think anyone else in the whole world would have caught this little detail, but it meant a lot to me.My mom, known as ‘Grandma Bonnie’ at...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 9, 2012 | Father, Fear, Michelle
by: Michelle Loveless”Sing the drums go BOOM! Mom!” begs my two year old son at bedtime. Our rather unusual routine started a while ago, when I noticed that Henrik would cling to me in fear whenever I would begin singing my usual lullaby. It was his cue...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 22, 2012 | Anxiety, Kids' Perspective, Michelle
by: Michelle Loveless”Look Mom, the sky is pink!” my three-year-old says in wonder.But I am too busy obsessing–almost frantic–studying the tail lights in front of me. Tail lights. Clock. Long line.I grope behind my seat. Where is her backpack?...