We head home from taking big sister to school each morning, the sun lazily emerging, a cool breeze in our faces.Baby brother is snug in a sling,big brother racing aheador lagging behind.He stops to inspect cracks in the sidewalk,collect rocks in his pocket, or … [Read more...]
When to Use “You’ve Got Your Hands Full!”: A Tutorial in Pictures
In case you were considering using the phrase "You've got your hands full!" today, but were uncertain when it is appropriate, here is a handy tutorial. I hear this phrase at least once each day, so I can be considered a trusted resource. First, let's define what does not … [Read more...]
Just You and Me Kid
Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to go to Ella's Kindergarten Open House. I really needed this because, although Ella is a happy well-adjusted kindergarten, I was not feeling like a happy well-adjusted mom. Sending my daughter to elementary school for the first time … [Read more...]
Five
People always talk about age 2, but 4 is an adventure. *Four meant a big, independent personality emerging. *Some days found her racing ahead to be a big kid and others yearning to stay small. *At four, a new defiance emerged, combined with her always-present … [Read more...]
Separation Anxiety
Vacation spoiled me. All that family time together felt amazing. I loved tandem parenting with my husband and the luxury of talking with him throughout the day. Things were far from perfect, but it was such a wonderful break from the everyday. Now we're home and I'm struggling … [Read more...]
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