Sharon, Author at Wallyhood

Amores Perros

Sharon February 9, 2010 53 Comments

There was a comment to my last Playground post “Hold it or run,” sent in by a Wallingford Mom that made me laugh and cringe at the same time:

Today at the Wallingford park, a little girl stepped in dog doo, then went down the slide making a dog poo streak all the way down. Before I noticed, my daughter was on the slide and had it all on her hands and clothes! There is nothing more gross…

Generally, I find that Seattle-ites are pretty good about picking up after their dogs. When we’re out on walks in the neighborhood, …

Big Fun For Everyone!

Sharon February 3, 2010 1 Comment

For those in the hood that haven’t heard the good news – Izilla Toys is here to stay! The Izilla family decided to make a permanent home in its Wallingford Center location. After a quick post-holiday remodel, they re-opened January 16th. You can sign up for the e-newsletter at www.izillatoys.com to get the inside scoop on news and events, as well as store discounts. This month, you’ll find a 20% off coupon (we’ve included it below in case you want to print it out).

Until you sign up for that newsletter, here’s a summary of some great upcoming events. We’ll …

Wallymom

Sharon January 28, 2010 5 Comments

I’ve been writing the series “Notes from the Playground” about Wallingford Playfield, but since it’s winter and our park excursions have reduced considerably, I thought I’d broaden my scope a bit with a new series about parenting called Wallymom.

There are all these sayings about parenthood. How being a parent is the best job in the world, the hardest job, the most rewarding, the most enriching, that it’s a gift, etc. Four years and two kids into this journey, I’m finding that it’s all those things. And more.

It prompts this strange mix of thought from philosophical musings about the …

Hold it or run

Sharon January 25, 2010 4 Comments

After a week of rainy days, we Seattleites got a reprieve this weekend, so our family did what comes natural when the sun comes out: we made a beeline for Wallingford Park.

We hit the park Friday, Saturday and Sunday, pulling one daily double, and we were certainly not alone. Tons of kids were running in, on, and around the play structure, swings were being swung, and the merry go round was on fire. It wasn’t an atypical park scene by any means, but somehow it just made you feel so good. I closed my eyes and let my senses …

Calling All Chickadees

Sharon January 20, 2010 Comments are off

If you’re looking for a fun indoor activity for your little tike during the rainy season, check out Chickadee Music. Mary Anne Aiello and the rest of the staff keep everyone singing, dancing and having lots of fun. Winter session just started, but there are still spaces available, so check them out at www.chickadeemusic.com. Chickadee has two locations: University Heights Center and Phinney Neighborhood Center.…

Tour de Wallyhood

Sharon January 15, 2010 6 Comments

Being a mom of young kids, living in Wallingford is a gift. There are so many places you can go, on foot or by bicycle, to amuse the little ones and yourself, as the winter days start to give everyone cabin fever. Just the other day, we made a solid two hour outing of walking around, doing a “tour de wallyhood” if you will. We were gone so long that the baby bjorn straps cut into my shoulders, creating semi-permanent grooves. Perhaps I can try and pass them off as the new alternative to model-thin clavicles. It’s worth a shot, …

Art Sale at Seattle Holistic Center

Sharon December 9, 2009 Comments are off

In need of some gift ideas? Check out one of a kind art at the Seattle Holistic Center (SHC) located in the Good Sheperd Center on Friday December 11th 1-9pm. They will be raising money for a NW Center for Charitable Activities.

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