When I was young I wasn’t ever really into playing Barbies. My younger sister loved Barbie and dolls of any sort, but I was content with my stuffed animals and art supplies. So, I assumed there was about a fifty percent chance my own girls would be into baby dolls, Barbie dolls, and the like….
This is the conversation I had with the 1st Grader’s teacher last week when I stopped by the school for a meeting. Teacher: I need to ask you a question. Me: OK. Sure. Teacher {in total seriousness}: Is your husband training to be a ninja warrior? Me: Um, no. Teacher: Well, I mean the show….
Do you know what’s a little bit creepy? Yes, Fisher-Price “Laugh and Learn” Purse, I’m looking at you. Don’t be fooled by its sweet coloring and giddy smile. Because sometimes late at night when the house is quiet, this little purse makes intermittent zipping and laughing noises without warning or reason. In fact, earlier this…
I know it’s a new year and all the talk is focused on “out with the old, in with the new” and such. But, sometimes old is just better. As is the case with kids and their attachments. Old means tried and true. Broken in. Trusted. Special. Each one of the girls has bonded with…