I have formed a theory. Toddler interaction and together-play has an inverse relationship with toy-like activities. For instance, if we go to the McWane Center or the Park with AJ, where there is a very high level of fun distracting things to play with, Ali and AJ tend to go in opposite directions, both differently […]
Count on a Toddler to Not Make You Read Between the Lines.
Ali’s vacation withdrawals haven’t been nearly as bad as I’d feared. She’s mentioned Tennessee and being in a house with everybody a couple of times, but it really just hasn’t been a big deal. However, one thing that has been troubling her is that her “message” from Pop somehow got erased. You see, Pop left […]
The Grand Chocolate Willpower Experiment
I read about a fascinating experiment on Momisodes (thanks to Angela from mommy bytes who was guest posting while Sandy was on vacation). The basic idea is that toddlers learn the concept of willpower around the age of four. And, by testing this willpower (with the use of some sort of chocolate), you MAY be […]
Adventures in Being Scared out of My Wits
It’s amazing how quickly things can turn on a dime with a toddler. One day, they can seem completely and perfectly fine, and then the next day, a nurse is saying a word over the phone to you that you never, ever want to hear in reference to your child. Ali woke up whimpering, which […]
The Study of Styling the Curly Haired Toddler by a Straight Haired Mom.
It has taken me 28 months to conquer this art. Okay, maybe not that long. After all, she didn’t enough hair to curl up or spazz out until about 12 months. So it has taken me 16 months. But I believe that I have FINALLY discovered how to “fix” Ali’s hair. No longer will she […]
In Which The Bride (Almost) Had to Step Over the Flower Girl.
Ali was thrilled that the long awaited day to wear her pretty pretty princess dress was finally here. She was also happy that Gina was getting married, but that was a side issue. On the way there, I tried explaining to Ali about marriage. I asked her who she wanted to marry, and she quickly […]
Practice Makes Perfect!! . . . unless you’re two.
If you’ve been around for a while, you remember the fairy-tale-like trying on of Flower girl dresses. Well, the wedding has finally arrived. Gina is getting married tomorrow!!! Last night was rehearsal. Ali was quite excited about her flower girl role. The TWO YEAR OLD flower girl. The fact that I am willing to attempt […]
Correction in the Name of Science
Thank you all SO MUCH for your overwhelming support yesterday that I am, in fact, a normal human being. Oh. Wait. I mean thank NO ONE but Alice and Kitty!!That’s okay. I can take it. I am happy to be an oddity if I can entertain the masses. (sniff) But one thing can be for […]
The Conversations Went Like This. . .
For the record, I have never seen the above show. I just love the logo for Ali (Grace). So if the show is horrid and rancid and crass and I should be shot for associating it with my child, please let me know. Thank you. Monday we had lots of discussions about when to say […]
And Now We Celebrate. . . Her First Lie!
Ali told her first lie Tuesday. Well, the first one I know of. I had been asking her all morning if her ears hurt, and she had been consistently telling me that they were not. She then found her ear drops, and was very much wanting some medicine in her ears. I personally hate the […]