My kids have asked me in the past why manners matter, and why it's important to be polite, and my answer is always along the lines of, "because it shows respect for the people around you, and it demonstrates to others what kind of treatment you expect in return." Do unto others... really, that's … [Read more...]
Soccer: Putting Your Best Foot Forward
My son had his last soccer game of the year last night, which ended in a tie: 1-1. I prefer these tougher games - they're more gripping to watch, and way more fun than when one team completely creams the other, scoring six goals in the first fifteen minutes or something like that.He's had games … [Read more...]
The Way They Play – Part V
This child loves mud.No. She loooooooves mud, holy balls.We head outside each day, and as soon as I've turned by back for a second, she's walking towards me with a plastic container filled with dirt and water, and she's busily stirring it with a little spoon. Or a stick. Or with her fingers.It is … [Read more...]
His Crowning Glory Is My Hell
I'm talking about my son's hair here.(Okay, perhaps hell is too strong a word... but what a pain in the ass it is to manage.)During the winter months I can get away with washing it only once a week, but now that this kid is running every place, kicking soccer balls, playing tag, and basically … [Read more...]
Hey, What’s That Smell?
Now and again, our hall closet seems to experience that not-so-fresh feeling, and I want to run out and by some Massengill. Massengill for Closets, I mean. A douche for your depository, maybe? Go have a walk on the beach and talk about it with your mother. (Hold hands, even.)It's a normal phenomenon … [Read more...]
The Way They Play – Part IV
Lately in the mornings she pads through the house still in her pajamas with an iPad in her hands, asking me if she can use it. It's not really a question though, since she's already sitting down, turning it on.She: Can I go on Youtube?Me: Yes, okay.I wander away to do other things, and when I … [Read more...]
Stopping To Smell the Dandelions
I'm on the move with the Madame without a stroller anymore, which is a wonderful thing, and I've been looking forward to being able to do away with The Wheeled Thing for some time now. Ava Scarlett is quick and nimble - she's a great little walker, and can go long distances without tiring too much … [Read more...]
Napkins
While walking with Ava Scarlett the other day, an older woman came walking in our direction, eating a slice of pizza with her gaping mouth smacking loudly. She had a run of red sauce next to her mouth. As she sauntered past us, my kid's head cranes around, watching her. I know what she's thinking, … [Read more...]
The Way They Play – Part III
We bought Ava Scarlett a bunch of wooden furniture pieces (by Plan Toys) at Christmas, and for her birthday, so she would have ideal living arrangements for her ever-growing collection of Calico Critters. All the stuff is arranged in an armoire we have in the TV room, all on the middle shelf, which … [Read more...]
These Days
My kids are both off school for March Break this week, and though we haven't planned a whole lot of things to do specifically, just not having to rush around in the morning has got to be one of the sweetest parts, for me.These days, by the time I wake up and head to the kitchen, I tend to see … [Read more...]
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