Aimee, Author at Greeblehaus

The Day I Killed Both The Easter Bunny and Santa Claus

Posted on April 16, 2012
by Aimee

Declan is nine. He will be 10 in September, and I am certain he has been on this earth at least a few times before. He just gets things without me having to tell him, and I am not the only one who notices. So,…

And Let The Tween Drama Begin

Posted on April 11, 2012
by Aimee

Hi. I am ticked. What's new.There is this thing that Declan wanted to join. It is a school thing, but not really. It's before and after school and the kids involved are supposed to get in groups of two or three kids.We were a little…

Caine’s Arcade – Short Film About 9yo’s Cardboard Creations

Posted on April 10, 2012
by Aimee

Watch this. Immediately.I was so taken by Caine, and everyone in the film. Not just because my son is *also* nine years old and *also* makes crazy things from cardboard - but that here is yet another example of how the internet can do wonderful…

March of Dimes National Ambassador Shalini Wittstruck

Posted on April 10, 2012
by Aimee

I don't talk about it much anymore since Declan is quickly creeping towards ten years old, but he was a preemie. A 32-weeker, who came into this world screaming and fighting, like so many other babies - and we never found out why. At the…

What Would You Have Done If You Won The Lottery?

Posted on April 5, 2012
by Aimee

It's a bit of old news, but it has been a cruddy week, so let's go to Fantasyland shall we? I need a bit of a Calgon take me away moment. You might not be old enough to even get that reference, which makes me…

Interview With "Being Elmo" Director Constance Marks

Posted on April 3, 2012
by Aimee

Sometimes I am amazed at the places this blog leads me. Today was one of those days. I picked up the phone and called Constance Marks, director of "Being Elmo" - one of the best films I have seen in a long time. We chatted…

Where Can I Get Some Energy?

Posted on April 2, 2012
by Aimee

Ever since I was sick - after my second ear surgery specifically - I have been a shadow of myself. At least physically. Well, that isn't really true either since I have gained at least 15 pounds.Emotionally, I want to go out and conquer the…