Tiny fingers Tiny toes Chubby cheeks A button nose. Changing diapers Sleepless nights Overwhelming Hold on tight. Finally crawling Peek- a-boo Eating solids A smile, too. Walking, running Moving fast Cherished moments They won’t last. Loving, hugging Kiss good-night My sweet child All is right. Off to school now Please don’t cry “I’ll be fine, … Continue Reading →
The first time that I saw “Toy Story 3,” I was sitting in the back of my van at the drive-in movie theater next to my three boys. Not knowing how the movie was going to end, I remember sobbing uncontrollably, holding on to my oldest for dear life. As we drove away, I vowed … Continue Reading →
When I had my third son, I remember being met with comments such as, “Oh, you poor thing,” or “You are going to be one busy mom.” I never really understood what they were talking about, but as the years have passed, I get it. As the mother of three boys, I have been trained … Continue Reading →
My name is Deborah Zupancic and I am a Fanilow. Not just any Fanilow. It is quite possible that I am indeed Barry Manilow’s biggest fan, which is why I did not hesitate to purchase suite tickets when I found out he was coming back to perform in Detroit. This past Friday, I strapped on … Continue Reading →
Those of you who follow my posts regularly may have noticed that I had taken a hiatus from writing. I prefer to think of this time as a life lesson that I will hold on to forever. At the beginning of January, I was diagnosed with Pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Although it was not … Continue Reading →
When my boys were younger, we purchased the entire lot of Little People Christmas sets. For years, my family room was laced with the many pieces that provided countless hours of entertainment for each and every one of my kids. As the years went on, I grew to despise these sets. Every night before I … Continue Reading →
As I watch the news streaming from Penn State University, I continue to be saddened, bewildered and sickened by a story that is far greater than any legacy, football team, or learning institution. This story is not about Joe Paterno or his football team. It is not about recovering the reputation of a university. It … Continue Reading →
My favorite quote is, “Sometimes bad things happen to you. It is how you choose to handle these situations that defines you as a person.” I preach it to my kids every single day. Sometimes, I need to practice what I preach. I have spent my last month feeling completely sorry for myself — somewhat … Continue Reading →
I have taken a hiatus from writing over the past month. Most people would refer to it as a writer’s block. Truth is, I think it is more of a writer’s funk. I can’t really pinpoint what has gotten under my skin. All I know is that my cheerful disposition has vanished. It could be … Continue Reading →
Those who know me personally are well aware that my mantra is, “I am an exceptional mom 80 percent of the time. The other 20 percent is highly debatable.” Many of my shortcomings (yes, there are many) seem to revolve around summer vacation. I knew I was in trouble when we finally took the 2nd … Continue Reading →