These are two of my favorite conversations with the girls from the past week or so: The other day we were driving home from school, and the Preschooler was growing very concerned about the weather and who or what causes the weather to do this or that. Snow was on her mind, and she was…
The Preschooler has always had what I would describe as a fiery temper. For the most part, we know what sets it off and can avoid a lot of the catalysts that might trigger it. Her sisters, though, {particularly the oldest} are not so careful in their interactions and often get her all fired up…
The Kindergartener started the day off yesterday by asking me, “What are we gonna do special for Mark and Luther King Day?” I confess. The Spouse had already left for work, and I didn’t have any special plans in mind for “Mark and Luther” Day. But, I told her we would try to make it…
I’m going to blame the rain for my inability to stay up late enough to write a post this week. Something about consecutive dreary days makes 9 PM feel a lot more like midnight. But, tonight I had a cup of coffee and a piece of key lime pie {our new favorite vice from the…