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elcome to March!

One of my most favorite months. I feel I may say this often about most months! It’s true; March is a favorite and brings so much for us to look forward to. We can anticipate the signs of Spring! This is the time of year when all nature seems to come back to life. Its nature’s time to shout: all things will be new! We see new growth on trees, beautiful flowers in all the colors of a rainbow blooming, birds chirping, ladybugs, and bird nests, to name a few. It’s nature’s renewal! And, of course, I encourage you to “Love the Season you’re in!” And this, my friends, is our season of renewal!

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is when we make commitments to spiritual practices like Fasting, Prayer and Charity (almsgiving). Its intent is to help us grow in our faith, towards a personal conversion, that brings us closer to God. You may have friends that may refuse something and say, “I gave that up for Lent”. It’s the small sacrifices that help us remember the big sacrifice that was made for us a very long time ago.

This year may bring my family a bit of a twist from our traditional commitments. Since we already ate all the Thin Mints, which are usually placed in the freezer for storage until Easter, I would like us to fast from other things. Like those moments lost in cyberspace that take away from our family being really together (hmm, do my kids remember board games or yard work!)

That’s one; and two, make a commitment of praying for strangers that we see on the street, or around us. And consider that we may have been the only person to have prayed for them that day! And finally, for almsgiving, we could set aside (daily), money that we may have used for something truly unnecessary to give away to a charity of our choice.

I encourage you to love this season of renewal; find ways to encourage others, a few actions to show love, a few prayers to seed in them the hope of their own renewal. Remember, love begets love. When we show love to others, they respond by doing the same. We are human. We respond to the goodness of love with joyful blooms. Prepare your heart to be filled with the love of God.

Mary Ellen Season after season, Lord! Show us your glory as we cling to you as life changes colors, for better and for worse.

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Cover Model Maybrie, age 18 mos.

Our cover model this month is Maybrie.

She is little sister to Madelyn (5 yrs). She also shares her life with the family’s two dogs, Heidi and Henry. So far, mom can tell us that she loves oranges, shoes, shopping and playing in the park. Her most favorite of all is playing with her best-friend and big sister Madelyn. Ahhh!

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At camp our youth learn so many life lessons. Being on their own at camp fosters independence, leadership and most of all self-confidence. Trained camp counselors prepare for and find many teachable moments. Through fun and hands-on experiences, campers find themselves growing and developing the skills needed to be successful, confident, young adults.

Relish the moments when your child returns home and notice the difference.

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Dear “Momsolvers”, “I would like to take better care of my Husband. He is overworked and stressed. He will not go to a doctor.

Surely, others have a man who carries the world on his shoulders. Thank you in advance for your answers.” u I completely feel your pain. I think there are many wives who would like their husbands to take better care of themselves both physically and emotionally. And that’s the point right there, I am sure YOU do a good job of taking care of him, it’s HIM that has to care enough about himself and his family to make healthier choices. Have you tried talking to him at a time when he isn’t stressed? About the importance of taking better care of himself? I would also suggest a wonderful movie called Courageous; it would be a great way to spend an evening together relaxing!

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Send it to us, and we’ll see how our MomSolver volunteers (our savvy readers!) would handle it. Enter your advice online or email it to editor@suburbanparent.com and put MomSolvers in the subject line.

u Wow, I think you could be on to something. This could be a unique blog. Maybe you could start out as introducing some of the recipes and then actually making them.

Blog about the ingredients, if unusual, or how long it took, or any techniques that you remember from the original recipe’s creator (mom, grandmother...) Feature a story and a recipe a few times a week. Good luck with this and I wish you well. ~ Brian, reader and dad of one big baby boy.

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Dear “Momsolvers”, “My husband wants to adopt a puppy. Don’t laugh but I am scared of most dogs, even puppies. Should I work on myself or keep saying, no way!”

~ Kimberly M., reader and mom u Make it easy for him by doing most of the work. Locate the doctor. (He may be more comfortable with a male.) Make the appointment at a convenient time and go with him. After the appointment, do something fun, like go to dinner or a movie. Also, write down all your questions ahead of time, along with symptoms and family history of disease. Most of all, avoid nagging! Be loving and encouraging. Remind him that he is putting you in a position of worrying about his health. ~ Grace, reader and mom of 2

u I say, figure out why you are so fearful of dogs. Maybe visit places where you would come in contact with dogs in a controlled environment or through family and friends that have well behaved dogs. Puppies, dogs, cats, most domesticated animals are like people; they want to loved, fed, exercised and given boundaries to follow. In return, they will love you tenfold without condition. It will be well worth getting over your fear. Good luck. ~ Kathy Z., reader and mom

u I also went through this with my husband. He would not go to the doctor until I made the appointment myself. I told him we would be charged a “no-show” fee if he did not go.

He was a bit irritated, but he went. He had a good experience and is glad he went.

u WORK ON YOURSELF! A puppy can be so cute and loving. If you grow up together you will be fine. Don’t go for a big dog. Start off small and before you know it you will be in love and the puppy will be sleeping with you!

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~ Marie F., reader and mom of 5

Dear “Momsolvers”, “I would like to know from the Momsolver community if anyone has experience with starting a blog? I have a collection of recipes I have been holding for many years and would like to blog about them. Any suggestions on how to get started? Any “momsolver bloggers” out there?”

u I can remember my neighbor came over my house to let me know she was worried.

Her daughter just brought home a puppy, and she was not comfortable with dogs!

I assured her she would be okay and the puppy will love her new home. Well, it wasn’t 2 weeks later that I invited her to come over for some coffee and she brought Lulu over too, in a basket, and exclaimed; ”look how sweet she is!” I pray you will adjust so easily as well. Animals are so loving, and more so when they feel loved as well. Give it a try! ~ Ellen, reader and mom of 2, with a cat and a dog!

Next month: How would you handle these dilemmas?

Find these online at www.facebook.com/momsolvers

u After self-publishing a book about some life struggles I encountered, I started a website because I realized just how much I loved to write! I write about marriage, parenting, faith, personal growth and addiction. Check it out at www.mymothersfootprints.com my advice for you is to go for it!! ~ Kimberly M., reader and mom of 5 u Hi, I think if you have been holding recipes for so long, they must have a great sentimental value! This is fantastic, because readers love stories. And recipes with stories are exceptional! You could private message a blogger you admire and ask for advice too.

Good luck. Also, maybe you could let us know when you launch by sending an email to Suburban Parent. ~ Beth, reader and mom of 5, food lover, food blog stalker (just kidding!)

My 13 year old is begging to have social media sites. I have been able to escape this because of the 13 year rule for most sites. But now I have to set boundaries and monitor. I know she will be active on social media and I want her to be careful and mindful of the dangers associated.

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I have recently become the caretaker of my grandchildren. I run into the “my mom always let me!” when I need to set boundaries. How do I override what their mother permitted and now I will not. I really want them to have some great memories of our time together. P.S. I do get great info and ideas from this magazine. Thank you. ~ Barbara, grandma of 2 My toddler (2 yrs.) has not breastfed since he was 11 ½ months old. When he sees other babies breastfeeding he pulls at my shirt and says, “me do”. Sometimes I get embarrassed.

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all over the blanket. Jessie ripped off her shoes and socks, as all picnics require bare feet. She then carefully unwrapped the aluminum foil from the items she had packed. We had cheese, raisins, nuts, and crackers for dipping in the peanut butter and honey she had mixed. She also packed juice boxes, fruit cups, and granola bars. Jessie even remembered napkins and plastic ware. Of course, we had dessert, too – a piece of chocolate candy for her, Oreo cookies for me. Okay, lunch may not have covered all the basic food groups, but we were having an enjoyable daddy-daughter picnic.

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Jessie, loves to have picnics. I can’t tell you how many we’ve shared in her young life. Our picnics can be held anywhere. We sometimes park the family van under the shade tree in our yard and open the sunroof and windows.

On other occasions, I’ll throw a blanket in the bed of my pickup truck or on the garage floor.

For our dog, Sadie’s first birthday, Jessie held a picnic party on her bedroom floor and invited several stuffed animals. Rice Krispies covered the just-vacuumed floor, and Jessie sat on the tiny cup of peanut butter she had made for Sadie, but Jessie had fun and Sadie appeared to have a happy birthday.

Jessie often asks, “Could we have a picnic?” so I wasn’t surprised that she requested one for our last lunch of 2013. With the weather cloudy and cool, I voted to eat at the kitchen table, but she really wanted to have a picnic outside. I vetoed throwing a blanket on the lawn and told her the garage floor was too cold. My wife, Mattie, had

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Pa t r ic k H e m p f in g the van at work. My “never give up” daughter suggested the bed of the pickup truck.

We had washed it recently, so she knew I couldn’t use the “it’s dirty” excuse. So I made the logical choice; I surrendered. It’s happened before and it will happen again.

Jessie said, “Don’t look, please” about five times as she prepared the picnic for the three “D’s” (dad, daughter, and dog). She likes to surprise me with the menu.

When she had everything ready, we took our picnic outside, which required a few trips. I threw an old blanket in the truck bed, and then retrieved Sadie, who attends every picnic. The temperature was in the low 50’s and the breeze made it cool, but not like the winters where I grew up in Pennsylvania. Sadie promptly spilled her water

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As we ate, I played one of my favorite songs, “Butterfly Kisses,” on my phone. I was enjoying the lyrics when Jessie asked, “Do you know there are five different kinds of kisses?” I was afraid to ask, but did anyway. “What are the five kinds?” Jessie responded, “regular, butterfly, blown, Eskimo, and French.” Luckily, I wasn’t sitting near the edge of the open truck gate, lest I would have fallen out onto the concrete driveway. I bravely decided to ask a follow-up question. “What is a French kiss?” Jessie responded, “The tongues touch when kissing.” Apparently, Mattie had covered this topic with her. For sure, I hadn’t. I admire Mattie for always answering Jessie’s questions. But how did we go from butterfly kisses to teenage topics? When the song ended, Jessie reached over and found Taylor Swift’s “22” on my phone.

She played it twice. I’m definitely not ready for Jessie “feeling 22.”

As I’m finishing this column, I’m hungry. My picnic lunch has worn off. In a few hours, the giant ball will drop over Times Square. Prior to midnight, I’ll lean over my sleeping daughter and give her forehead a “regular” kiss before I go to bed. I’m glad she’s nine, not 22, so I still have a few years to give her bedtime kisses. I’m sure the future holds many more picnics, too. Maybe I can convince her to pack me a sandwich next time. I also think we’ll have more of our picnics in the yard. The grass makes for a softer landing.

Until next month, remember to cherish the moments … and the kisses. •

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March 2014

Lakeside Community Calendar Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.

Mar 01 - May 03. TARGET FIRST SATURDAYS at Nasher Sat - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Children’s Art Activities, Art in Action Sculpture Demo, Art Scavenger Hunt, Family Tours and more. Free to everyone.

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas, www. nashersculpturecenter.org Mar 01 - 02. North Texas Irish Festival in Fair Park Sat - 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Southwest Celtic Music Association Fair Park Centennial, Automobile, Women’s Building & Esplanade area National Celtic & Irish performers, Dance, Storytellers, Vendors & Much, Much More!!! Fair Park,Dallas, Texas, www.fairpark.org Mar 01 - 02.

The Little Mermaid Sat - 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm The Little Mermaid. Matinee & Evening Performances. The Little Mermaid is making its Dallas debut at the Music Hall at Fair Park. So dive on in!

909 1st Ave, Dallas, Texas, 214.421-5678 www. dallassummermusicals.org Mar 01 - Perot Museum of Nature & Science “Dig Those Dinos!” at Klyde Warren Park Sat - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Science Surrounds Us: Hands on investigations and experimentation.

Klyde Warren Park, Children’s Park, 2012 Woodall Rogers Frwy., Dallas, Texas, www.klydewarrenpark.org Mar 01 -

Special Story Time with

Clifford at Barnes and Noble, Firewheel Mall Sat - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a special Storytime with Clifford, the Big Red Dog! Barnes and Noble, 190 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland, Texas, www.barnesandnoble.com Mar 01 - LEGO Movie Building Event at Barnes and Noble, Firewheel Mall. 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Build a scene from the movie! This event is great for ages 4 and up. Space is limited. Please sign up with any bookseller. Barnes and Noble, 190 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland, Texas, www.barnesandnoble.com Mar 01 - 22. Garland Civic Theatre Presents The Great Gatsby Sat - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm The Great GatsbyBy: F. Scott Fitzgerald, adapted for the stage. Friday through Sunday, February 28 - March 22, with Thursday performances on February 27 and March 5. Tickets are $22 with discounts for groups of more than 10. Call box office at 972-205-2790. Granville Arts Center, 200 N. Fifth St., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 03 - 31. Mommy and Me Mondays at the Dallas Arboretum Mon - 10 am - 2 pm. Children’s activities include face painting, petting zoo, nature art and Kindermusik. In case of rain, please check our website or Facebook page, or call 214.515.6500 the morning of the event. Activities may take place indoors. Dallas Arboretum, Pecan Grove, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, Texas, www.dallasarboretum.org

Mar 03 Read Across America Event at Barnes and Noble, Firewheel Mall. Mon - 11:00 am 12:00 pm. Join for the NEA’s Read Across America, featuring the exclusive B&N Edition of Green Eggs and Ham. Storytime and fun activities. Barnes and Noble, 190 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland, Texas, www. barnesandnoble.com Mar 03 - 29.

ESL Class at the Rowlett Public Library Mon - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett. com/library Mar 03 - May 05. Silver Cinema at the Rowlett Public Library Mon - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm All Ages. Enjoy Rebecca complete with popcorn. Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 03 - 31. GED Class at the Rowlett Public Library Mon - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett. com/library Mar 04 - May 06. First Tuesday at the Dallas Museum of Art Tue - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Designed for children ages 5 and under, but all ages are welcome. Enjoy thematic art-making activities, story times, performances and gallery activities. Runs September - May. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas, Texas, www.dallasmuseumofart.org

Mar 04 - 25. Tech Ed Tuesdays at the Rowlett Public Library Tue - 10:30 am - 11:30 am 3/4 Basic Computer Security3/11 LinkedIn3/18 Free Alternatives for Popular Software3/25 Online Job Searching Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

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ESL Class at the Rowlett Public Library Tue - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett. com/library Mar 04 - Apr 22. Family Story Time at the Walnut Creek Branch LibraryTue - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family story time! Walnut Creek Branch Library, 3319 Edgewood Dr., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us

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Mar 05 - Apr 23. Wee Read at the North Garland Branch Library Wed 10:30 am - 11:00 am Wee Read for babies from birth to 18 months. North Garland Branch Library, 3845 N. Garland Ave., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 05 Story Time Dinosaurs Love Underpants at Barnes and Noble, Firewheel Mall Wed - 10:30 am - 11:00 am Barnes and Noble, 190 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland, Texas, www. barnesandnoble.com Mar 05 - 29.

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Lakeside Community Calendar

COMMUNITY STORY TIMES All Story Times are free

Note: these are the regularly scheduled sto rytimes, call to confirm as schedules are subject to change.

Mesquite - Main Branch

300 W. Grubb Dr., 972-216-6220

Tues - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5; Evening Story Time 7pm, all ages Wed - Infant Lapsit Story Time 9:30am, ages 6-12mo; Young & Restless Story Time 10:30am, 13mo -2yrs Thursday - Toddler Time 10:30am, ages18mo-3yrs Saturday - Story Time 11am, ages 6-18mo

Garland - Central Branch 625 Austin St., 972-205-2517

Monday - Toddler Time 10am, ages 18-36mo.; Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5

Mesquite - North Branch 2600 Oates Dr., 972-681-0465

Garland - North Branch

3845 North Garland Ave., 972-205-2802 Wednesday - Wee Read 10:30am, ages 0-17mo.

Friday - Toddler Story Time 10am, ages 18-36mo; Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5

Garland - South Branch

4845 Broadway Blvd., 972-205-3933 Wednesday - Toddler Story Time 10am, ages 1836mo; Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5 Saturday - Family Story Time 10:30am, all ages

Garland - Walnut Creek

Tuesday - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5 Thursday - Toddler Time 10:30am, ages18mo-3yrs

Rockwall County Library

1215 E. Yellowjacket Ln., 972-204-7700 Monday - Toddler Story Time 10:15am, ages 2-3yrs; Preschool Story Time 11:15am, ages 3-6 Tues - Preschool Story Time 11:15am; ages 3-6 Wed - Toddler Story Time 10:15am, ages 2-3yrs; Preschool Story Time 11:15am, ages 3-6 Thu - Walkers Story Time 10:15am, ages 12-24 mo.

Fri - Walkers Story Time 10:15am, ages 12-24 mo.

Rowlett Public Library

3319 Edgewood Dr., 972-205-2585

3900 Main St., 972-412-6161

Thursday - Family Story Time 7pm, all ages

Mon - Baby Story Time 10:30 (walking babies) & 11:30am (lapsit babies), ages 0-18mo Wed - Toddler Story Time 10:30am, ages 18mo-3yrs Friday - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5

Sachse Public Library

3815 Sachse Rd. Bldg. C, 972-530-8966 Thursday - Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 2-6

- 2:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 05 - Listeners Story Time at the Rockwall County Library Wed - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Listeners Story Time (Strictly ages 4-8) enjoy stories, activities and a craft project for good listeners ages 4 & up. Parents with younger children will need to supervise them outside the programming room. Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Rockwall, Texas, www.rockwallcountytexas.com Mar 05 - May 21. Police Youth Program Wed 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Police Youth Program. Ages 7-14.

Garland Police Officers help with homework assignments & school projects. Gain the knowledge needed to resist peer pressure & how to avoid involvement with drugs, gangs & violence. Parent must register in person. Fields Rec Center, 1701 Dairy Rd, Garland, Texas, 972.205-3090 http:// www.ci.garland.tx.us/

Mar 06 - 27. Prime Time Book Club at the Rowlett Public Library Thu - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Prime Time Book Club for ages 6-11.3/6 Ziggy and the Black Dinosaur3/20 Katie Kazoo Switcheroo3/27 Jigsaw Jones Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

Mar 07 - Messy Hands Art Fri - 10:00 am - 11:00 am $10 Ages 3-6. Get your hands dirty while making a variety of arts & crafts. Holford Recreation Center, 2314 Homestead Pl., Garland, Texas, www.garlandparks.com Mar 07 - Walkers Story Time at the Rockwall County Library Fri - 10:15 am - 10:45 am Walkers Story Time (ages 12-24 months) Music, sensory activities, and short books followed by a social time for the adults and children. Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Rockwall, Texas, www.rockwallcountytexas.com Shake, Rattle and Read for Mar 07 - 28.

Preschoolers at the Rowlett Public Library Fri 10:30 am - 11:00 am Continues a child’s introduction to the alphabet and promotes early word recognition by encouraging little ones almost ready for school to read along and learn rhymes.3/7 Up, Up and Away3/14 Lots of Spots3/21 Hear a Moo, There a Moo3/28 Messy Mud Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 07 - Walkers Story Time at the Rockwall County Library Fri - 11:15 am - 11:45 am Walkers Story Time (ages 12-24 months) Music, sensory activities, and short books followed by a social time for the adults and children. Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Rockwall, Texas, www.rockwallcountytexas.com Mar 08 - 29. ESL Class at the Rowlett Public Library Sat - 10:00 am - 11:00 am Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 08 - Apr 26. Family Story Time at the South Garland Branch Library Sat - 10:30 am - 11:30 am South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us

Mar 07 Dallas Children’s Theater Presents Beauty and the Beast Fri - 12:00 am - 12:00 pm Enjoyed by ages 5+. Brought to life through the magic of Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts. Runs March 7-30. Matinee & Evening Performances. Rosewood Center, 5938 Skillman, Dallas, Texas, www.dct.org

Mar 08 - 15.

Family Saturdays at the Rowlett Public Library Sat - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3/1 Enjoy a movie and popcorn (Legend of the Guardians)3/8 Crafts3/15 Games Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

Mar 05 - 22. Garland Civic Theatre Presents The Great Gatsby Wed - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm The Great Gatsby By: F. Scott Fitzgerald, adapted for the stage.

Granville Arts Center, 200 N. Fifth St., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 06 - 31. GED Class at the Rowlett Public Library Thu - 10:30 am - 11:30 am Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

Mar 07 - 28. Parent’s Time Out in Garland Fri 9:00 am - 11:30 am $7/Class Ages 3-6. Take some time for yourselves wile the kids play games, dance, do arts &

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Shake, Rattle and Read for Mar 07 - 28.

Preschoolers at the Rowlett Public Library Fri 10:00 am - 10:30 am Continues a child’s introduction to the alphabet and promotes early word recognition by encouraging little ones almost ready for school to read along and learn rhymes.3/7 Up, Up and Away, 3/14 Lots of Spots, 3/21 Hear a Moo, There a Moo, 3/28 Messy Mud, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

Mar 06 - Dec 04. Inspirational Book Group at Barnes and Noble, Firewheel Mall Thu - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Barnes and Noble, 190 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland, Texas, www.barnesandnoble.com

Mar 07 - 09. DFW Golf Show Fri - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: Adults $11; Seniors (60+) $9; Kids 12 and under Free. Location: Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas The DFW Golf Show returns to the Irving Convention Center in its second year to bring a threeday golf extravaganza unlike any before hosted in North Texas. The show’s Main Stage will be a hub of activity all weekend, featuring free seminars on golf instruction, fitness and more. Irving Convention Center, 500 West Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, Texas, http://dfwgolfshow.com/

Mar 05 - 31. GED Class at the Rowlett Public Library Wed - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

crafts & more! Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Rd., Garland, Texas, www.garlandparks.com

Mar 08 - American Girl Truly Talented You at Barnes and Noble, Firewheel Mall Sat - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Girls ages 8 to 12 -- Join us at 11:00 am for a special American Girl Event. Truly Talented You features fun activities, puzzles and crafts inspired by the newest Girl of the Year. Barnes and Noble, 190 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland, Texas, www.barnesandnoble.com Mar 10 - 15. Spring Break at the Rowlett Public Library. Mon - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Enjoy a variety of activities at the library for Spring Break! Monday, 3/10 The Magic Tree House Building: Based on the popular book series. Build life-size tree houses at the Library! Tuesday, 3/11Scary Weather: Learn the science behind scary weather! Wednesday, 3/12 Faster than a Locomotive: How

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fast do trains really go? And, how do they go that fast? Get all your train questions answered at this fun event! Thursday, 3/13 Engineering with Legos: Be a master builder! Use thousands of Legos to build your dream creation.Friday, 3/14 International Pi Day: Celebrate Einstein’s birthday with Pi! Saturday, 3/15 Irish Movie and Popcorn: Darby O’Gill and the Little People Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 11 - DALLAS TENNIS CLASSIC - LAS COLINAS. Admission: General Admission Adults $50 Children $25 Location: Four Seasons Resort and Club 4150 N. MacArthur Boulevard . More info www.suburbanparent.com Mar 11 - 25. Tech Ed Tuesdays at the Rowlett Public Library Tue - 10:30 am - 11:30 am 3/4 Basic Computer Security3/11 LinkedIn3/18 Free Alternatives for Popular Software3/25 Online Job Searching Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett. com/library Mar 11 - Wild Encounter with Jungle Jim Klinger at the Rockwall County Library Tue - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Be ready to learn about reptiles, amphibians, insects and more as Jungle Jim brings live specimen as well as fossils and other exhibits to share. Arrive about 6:15pm to get a good seat up front-if you dare! Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Rockwall, Texas, www. rockwallcountytexas.com Mar 11 - Apr 22. Family Story Time at the Walnut Creek Branch LibraryTue - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family story time! Walnut Creek Branch Library, 3319 Edgewood Dr., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 12 - Dec 10.

MOMS Club of Rockwall Monthly Meeting Wed - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MOMS Club of Rockwall Monthly Meeting. For more information email RockwallMOMSClub@hotmail.com or visit http:// www.angelfire.com/tx5/rockwallmoms/. Being a stay-athome mom doesn’t have to mean staying at home. Why not join us for speakers, crafts, playgroups, field trips, MOMS Night Out, and more? Come join us, we would love to meet you! For more information email RockwallMOMSClub@ hotmail.com Rockwall Free Methodist Church, 315 Dalton Rd, Rockwall, Rockwall, Texas, 972-772-7577 www. angelfire.com/tx5/rockwallmoms Mar 12 - May 21. Police Youth Program Wed 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Police Youth Program. Ages 7-14.

Garland Police Officers help with homework assignments & school projects. Gain the knowledge needed to resist peer pressure & how to avoid involvement with drugs, gangs & violence. Parent must register in person. Fields Rec Center, 1701 Dairy Rd, Garland, Texas, 972.205-3090 http:// www.ci.garland.tx.us/ Mar 12 - Dec 10. The Mystery Book Club at Barnes and Noble, Firewheel Mall Wed - 7 pm - 8 pm. Love to dive into a good mystery? Join our group of mystery lovers to read new mysteries and discuss them the second Wednesday of every month. Barnes and Noble, 190 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland, Texas, www.barnesandnoble.com Mar 13 - 27. Pajama Story Time Thu - 7:00 pm 7:30 pm For all ages! Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 14 - 28. Parent’s Time Out in Garland Fri 9:00 am - 11:30 am $7/Class Ages 3-6. Take some time for yourselves while the kids play games, dance, do arts &

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Mar 15 Family Saturdays at the Rowlett Public Library Sat - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 3/1 Enjoy a movie and popcorn (Legend of the Guardians)3/8 Crafts3/15 Games Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

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Mar 15 - 29. Fabulous Saturday Story Time at Barnes and Noble, Firewheel Mall Sat - 11:00 am - 11:30 am Fabulous for kids of all ages, this story time event features a great story reading followed by an activity or craft. Barnes and Noble, 190 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland, Texas, www.barnesandnoble.com Mar 16 - Texas International Pageant Sun - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Watch ladies from across the state compete for the coveted titles of Mrs. Texas International, Miss Texas International and Miss Teen Texas International. 2014 queens for each division will be crowned, answering the question on everyone’s minds: Who will be the next to wear the most beautiful crown in the Lone Star State? The Texas International pageant system celebrates women for their achievements, and honors ladies for who they are in age groups ranging from 13 to 57. Granville Arts Center, 200 N. Fifth St., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us

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Mar 17. St. Patrick’s Day. Wear green or get pinched!

Mar 17 - 29. ESL Class at the Rowlett Public Library Mon - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

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Mar 18 - 25. Tech Ed Tuesdays at the Rowlett Public Library Tue - 10:30 am - 11:30 am 3/4 Basic Computer Security3/11 LinkedIn3/18 Free Alternatives for Popular Software3/25 Online Job Searching Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett. com/library

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Mar 18 - 29. ESL Class at the Rowlett Public Library Tue - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

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Mar 18 - Apr 22. Family Story Time at the Walnut Creek Branch Library. Tue - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family story time! Walnut Creek Branch Library, 3319 Edgewood Dr., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 18 - Knitting Club at the Rowlett Public Library Tue - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 18 - Dec 16. Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Group at Barnes and Noble, Firewheel Mall Tue - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for the ultimate in science fiction and fantasy books. Barnes and Noble, 190 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland, Texas, www. barnesandnoble.com

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crafts & more! Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Rd., Garland, Texas, www.garlandparks.com

Mar 19 - 29. ESL Class at the Rowlett Public Library Wed - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

Mar 14 - 28.

Shake, Rattle and Read for Preschoolers at the Rowlett Public Library Fri 10:30 am - 11:00 am Continues a child’s introduction to the alphabet and promotes early word recognition by encouraging little ones almost ready for school to read along and learn rhymes.3/7 Up, Up and Away3/14 Lots of Spots3/21 Hear a Moo, There a Moo3/28 Messy Mud Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

Mar 19 - May 21. Police Youth Program Wed 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Police Youth Program. Ages 7-14.

Garland Police Officers help with homework assignments & school projects. Gain the knowledge needed to resist peer pressure & how to avoid involvement with drugs, gangs & violence. Parent must register in person. Fields Rec Center, 1701 Dairy Rd, Garland, Texas, 972.205-3090 http:// www.ci.garland.tx.us/

Mar 14 - Garland Symphony Orchestra Concert VI Fri - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Many great composers have done their finest work when inspired by the beauty of dance. Some have written full-length ballets intended for virtuoso dancers. Other compositions use the compelling rhythms of dance in works intended for concert performance. For March, the Garland Symphony Orchestra will feature pianist Sara Daneshpour performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20. Granville Arts Center, 200 N. Fifth St., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 14 - 22. Garland Civic Theatre Presents The Great Gatsby Fri - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm The Great Gatsby By: F. Scott Fitzgerald, adapted for the stage.

Friday through Sunday, February 28 - March 22, 2014 with Thursday performances on February 27 and March 5.

Tickets are $22 with discounts for groups of more than 10.

Call box office at 972-205-2790. Granville Arts Center, 200 N. Fifth St., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 15 - Deep Ellum Outdoor Market Sat - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm The Deep Ellum Outdoor Market features local artists, live music, and food trucks in Dallas most

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Mar 21 - 28. Parent’s Time Out in Garland Fri 9:00 am - 11:30 am $7/Class Ages 3-6. Take some time for yourselves wile the kids play games, dance, do arts & crafts & more! Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Rd., Garland, Texas, www.garlandparks.com Mar 21 - 28.

Shake, Rattle and Read for Preschoolers at the Rowlett Public Library Fri 10-10:30am Continues a child’s introduction to the alphabet and promotes early word recognition by encouraging little ones almost ready for school to read along and learn rhymes.3/7 Up, Up and Away3/14 Lots of Spots3/21 Hear a Moo, There a Moo3/28 Messy Mud Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 21 - 22. South Garland High School Southern Belles Performance Fri - 7pm-9pm Join the South Garland High School Southern Belles for “A Collection of Our Favorite Things,” a unique and creative night of dance. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information contact Kara Guinn, Southern Belles Director, at klguinn@garlandisd.net. Granville Arts Center, 200 N. Fifth St., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 21 - 22. Greater Tuna by Actors Anonymous Fri - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Actors Anonymous Theatre Company presents GREATER TUNA by Joe Sears and Jaston Williams at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Garland. Tickets are $10 at the door; seating is first come, first served. Join the Drama Kings and Queens as they bring this small town comedy to life! All proceeds will benefit the Naaman Forest Speech and Debate team. More information available at www.TheDramaQueens.com. Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 22. The 5th Annual DFW Family Expo. Fun for the whole family with product samples, play areas, an indoor trampoline park, petting zoo, face painting, live performances and more. 10am-5pm. Dallas Market Center, Main Hall. $5, all proceeds donated to Children’s Medical Center 214-6050006 dfwFamilyExpo.com. See ad in this issue.

Mar 22 - 29. ESL Class at the Rowlett Public Library Sat - 10:00 am - 11:00 am Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 22 - Apr 26. Family Story Time at the South Garland Branch LibrarySat - 10:30 am - 11:30 am South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 24 - 29. ESL Class at the Rowlett Public Library Mon - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 25 - Tech Ed Tuesdays at the Rowlett Public Library Tue - 10:30 am - 11:30 am 3/4 Basic Computer Security3/11 LinkedIn3/18 Free Alternatives for Popular Software3/25 Online Job Searching Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 26 - May 21. Police Youth Program Wed 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Police Youth Program. Ages 7-14.

Garland Police Officers help with homework assignments & school projects. Gain the knowledge needed to resist peer pressure & how to avoid involvement with drugs, gangs & violence. Parent must register in person. Fields Rec Center,

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1701 Dairy Rd, Garland, Texas, 972.205-3090 http:// www.ci.garland.tx.us/ Mar 26 - 31. GED Class at the Rowlett Public Library Wed - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 27 - 31. GED Class at the Rowlett Public Library Thu - 10:30 am - 11:30 am Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 27 - Prime Time Book Club at the Rowlett Public Library Thu - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Prime Time Book Club for ages 6-11.3/6 Ziggy and the Black Dinosaur3/20 Katie Kazoo Switcheroo3/27 Jigsaw Jones Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 27 - Pajama Story Time Thu - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm For all ages! Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 28 - Parent’s Time Out in Garland Fri - 9:00 am - 11:30 am $7/Class Ages 3-6. Take some time for yourselves wile the kids play games, dance, do arts & crafts & more! Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Rd., Garland, Texas, www.garlandparks.com Mar 28 - Shake, Rattle and Read for Preschoolers at the Rowlett Public Library Fri - 10am-10:30am Continues a child’s introduction to the alphabet and promotes early word recognition by encouraging little ones almost ready for school to read along and learn rhymes.3/7 Up, Up and Away3/14 Lots of Spots3/21 Hear a Moo, There a Moo3/28 Messy Mud Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 29 - 5th Annual Green Door 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Rockwall. Sat - 7:30 am - 11:00 am. A run to help the hungry here and there! 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run benefitting Helping Hands food pantry.

7:30am Registration 8:30am 1 Mile Fun Run 9:00am 5K and 10K Live music, food and fun! Harry Myers Park, 815 East Washington St., Rockwall, Texas, www. greendoor5k.com Mar 29 - Energy for Life Walkathon in Garland Sat - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. The United Mitochondrial Diseases Foundation is excited and energized to be able to reach out to the community to raise awareness as well as support those who are fighting mitochondrial disease in our area.

The walk kicks off at 11 am.For more information about the Energy for Life Walk, visit www.umdf.org or www. energyforlifewalk.org/dallasfortworth. Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St., Garland, Texas, www.ci.garland.tx.us Mar 31 ESL Class at the Rowlett Public Library Mon - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 31 ESL Class at the Rowlett Public Library Mon - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 31 GED Class at the Rowlett Public Library Mon - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

Submit your club or event information to us by the 10th of each month.

Email calendar@suburbanparent.com or fax to (972)887-9997.

Mar 19 - 31. GED Class at the Rowlett Public Library Wed - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 20 - 31. GED Class at the Rowlett Public Library Thu - 10:30 am - 11:30 am Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 20 - 27. Prime Time Book Club at the Rowlett Public Library Thu - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Prime Time Book Club for ages 6-11.3/6 Ziggy and the Black Dinosaur3/20 Katie Kazoo Switcheroo3/27 Jigsaw Jones Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library Mar 20 - May 15. Come Build with Legos at the Mesquite Public LibraryThu - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mesquite Public Library, 300 W. Grubb Dr., Mesquite, Texas, www.cityofmesquite.com Mar 20 - 27. Pajama Story Time Thu - 7:00 pm 7:30 pm For all ages! Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett, Texas, www.rowlett.com/library

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The Adolescent joy of St. Patrick’s Day!

by Ken Swarner

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he other day, I reminded my son that St. Patrick’s Day was coming up, and he’d better not forget to wear green.

“You don’t want to get pinched to death by your friends,” I warned.

He seemed non-plused by my advice. “If I forget to wear green, my teacher will paint a shamrock on my face to protect me.”

I couldn’t believe what he was telling me. When I was a kid, all a teacher did on St. Patrick’s Day was send you to the nurse when your welts started to bleed.

“Not wearing green was like wearing a sign on your

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back that said ‘KICK ME,’” I told him. “Even the gym coach would pinch us.”

my youth, underwear came in one style for boys: white and tight. It would be a mistake of gargantuan proportions to say your underwear was green - a boy might as well say he was wearing a green bra.

“Couldn’t you sue for that?”

“No, but the kindergartners were allowed to cry.”

My son also told me that students these days have to sneak around on the playground to pinch kids because school rules forbid such behavior.

“Not in my day,” I retorted. “They sold tickets and printed a program guide. ‘Step right up ladies and gentlemen - come see Little Kenny Swarner mutilated by his peers. If he doesn’t wet his pants, you get your money back.’” The playground duty had a front row seat.

I guess I was adamant with my son because I can still vividly remember St. Patrick’s Day 1974. I was in the 3rd grade, and I forgot to wear green in an unforgiving school. I recall how traumatic it was to stand by the coat rack trying to devise a way to see my 10th birthday. As I tried to look inconspicuous, I could sense the other kids searching around the classroom like a pack of hungry wolves for the green-less lambs.

I still have nightmares about it.

Of course, some kids back then would try anything to avoid a beating. But, the one thing no one with half a brain did was claim they were ‘unpinchable’ because they were wearing green underwear. In the days of

Getting pinched lasts one day. Green underwear heckling could still come up in a high school yearbook: Ken Swarner was voted “Most Likely To Wear Embarrassing Undergarments.”

My only real option in the 3rd grade was to hide.

During recess, I stowed away in the coat closet. At lunch, I ate my sandwich in a toilet stall. Finally, as the end of school neared, I realized I’d need an exceptional escape route. With 15 minutes left in the day, I jammed a pen cap up my nose. I remember feeling especially victorious sitting in the nurse’s station with an icepack on my face waiting for my mom to pick me up. After all, it’s not every kid who survives St. Patrick’s Day without wearing green.

When my mom arrived, she lectured me for five minutes - a small price to pay. As we were leaving, the principal asked if I was okay. I nodded, trying to mask a smile behind the cold pack.

“Uh oh,” he announced, walking up to me. He obviously noticed my swollen nose. “You aren’t wearing green,” he continued. He pinched me so hard that the pen cap shot out of my nose like seeds from a tomato.

My son tells me it’s cool to wear colored underwear these days. He’s so lucky! W

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