One of the recurring arguments we run into around here is over which music we’ll be listening to in the car. While the Preschooler prefers her songs to be loud and fast, the Toddler is currently more interested in ballads and lullabies, or what you might call easy-listening. Over the summer I searched out a…
“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” Pablo Picasso Much to my delight, one of the girls’ favorite things to do is color. They’re not all that picky about what kind of coloring book they use or which medium they work with be it crayons,…
I’ve decided that I take myself too seriously. I’m pretty sure the Spouse and others that know me well already decided that years ago, but I’m beginning to think they might be onto something. Generally, I over-think, over-analyze, and under-appreciate the opportunity to just relax and enjoy the moment. Way too often, I tend to…
Despite the beautiful weather, I managed to ruin the weekend. And, unfortunately, I’m not being melodramatic. We had a peaceful breakfast at home Saturday, and I headed out to do some errands in hopes of getting outside and taking the girls to a playground later in the day. Things were going along just fine. My…