several times this week, in fact. She wore her tiara and everything. And, no, I was not at Disneyland. I was at my very own breakfast table, and with the exception of the toast's crust, we even ate the same thing. When she waltzed into the room, I was tempted to laugh and to ask why she was wearing her crown, but then I thought, "Why wouldn't she be?" A similar thing happened when she ...
Kids
Works for Me Wednesday: Babysitting
Let me just warn you: I am about to be honest. I spent two weeks away from my children, and though at times I could hardly breathe for missing them, there were other times I wondered if I didn't miss them enough. The days were busy and filled, and at night I was tired. There wasn't much time to worry over them or wonder what they were doing (or what they were eating). I was surprisingly ...
Why I keep letting her bring them home….
I don't like caterpillars. Sorry, but it's true. My daughter, however, loves them, and almost every day, she brings another one...or two...or five...home from school. And I let her...regardless of the fact I fear finding them in places like my kitchen. I let her just so I can hear her say: "Calla-pitter." ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Just Drive.
Even with soaring gas prices, there are times nothing else works...not strolling, not rocking, not crying in the crib...just driving. So I say, grab a latte and go! Now if you'll excuse me...I'm off to enjoy the peace and quiet of naptime...in the car. ...