It’s a strange phenomenon that no matter how long you’ve been married and how many kids you have, if you add someone else’s kid to the mix, it always feels like you’re “playing house” all over again. We’ve been keeping one of our favorite two-year-olds in the world, Radford, all weekend, and Ali has blissfully […]
I’m a Serial Crayon Breaker.
The first step to recovery is admitting it, right? There is nothing I like better than a new, pointy, pretty crayon. And, I’m sure that you other Moms can agree that it’s quite relaxing and therapeutic to sit down with a toddler and color. After all, that’s what they encourage patients on mental wards to […]
Yet Another M&M Deception.
Apparently, hiding our M&M consumption from our toddler is a big trend in our parenting. It doesn’t seem like we eat that many, but considering this is my third blog on the subject, maybe I need to reassess my habit. Hold on. I’ll be right back. Okay. Needed to get some M&M’s. Much better now. […]
Wii Cheat With Feet.
It all started out innocently enough. . . As you know, Ali loves Wii Fit. So she was playing last night, and Chris was helping her score better (of course, she was oblivious to the fact that she was getting help).. . . but by doing so, he discovered that the balance games are actually […]
Brown Milk
I had a random realization that I am getting hardly any calcium. Mainly because I’m not a big milk fan. I’ll go through spurts of liking it okay, but on the whole, it’s not my favorite. However, I do love some chocolate milk. I just usually tell myself that it’s too fattening for regular consumption. […]
It’s Hard Work Keeping Secrets From Toddlers.
Chris got us a movie to watch Wednesday night to kick off our long holiday weekend, and he was telling me about it while we were getting Ali ready for bed. Then he said excitedly, yet secretively: “And I also got some more letter-after-O letter-after-O’s.” (pause). Me: “P?? You got some pee pee???” (Thoughtful pause). […]
Deception and Parenting
I know, I know, I know. Everyone always says to always be 100% honest with your children. But I certainly remember my Dad’s “magic powder” that made every boo-boo feel better. He ALWAYS had some in his pocket. Who wouldn’t have magic powder if it makes a child immediately feel better? I have noticed lately […]