....but rarely used before: Ewww...what is that?! (As you step in something squishy and unknown) What are you doing?! Where are your pants? Q: What's on your shirt? A: Oh, he wiped his nose on me this morning. Did you flush the toilet and wash your hands? Don't touch! Just … [Read more...]
Oh! Oh! Year 2 Birthday Bliss.
I don't think gift-giving gets much better than on a two year-old's birthday. They are old enough to appreciate the experience of opening a gift a tiny bit and exhibit renewed enthusiasm for each gift. I adore giving family gifts separately from a party without ten little friends … [Read more...]
I was That Mom
The morning started out well. Ella arrived in my room to peek under the covers and gently tell me, "Mom, the sun coming up," her cue that it's time to get out of bed. We ate a leisurely breakfast together, chatting and laughing. Things were going so agreeably, I decided to say … [Read more...]
Did I Repeat Myself? Did I Repeat Myself?
I'm considering recording my voice saying common phrases to my kids such as: - Put your shoes on, please. - Food belongs at the table. - Sit down to eat. - Please get your pj's on. - You need to find your coat. - It's almost time to go. - Let's pick up. - Yes. - No. - I already … [Read more...]
Who Could Ask for More?
Our little family sat around the table, surrounded by a bounty of food, enjoying plates heaped with delicious morsels. My husband looked at our family and said, "Why don't we share what we're grateful for today?"Ella, our four year-old, spoke up enthusiastically, and said without … [Read more...]
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