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…
I hear from people all the time about how different girls and boys are even as very young children. I can’t speak to raising boys, of course, but I can tell you that girls are not “sugar and spice” all the time. Sure they love their baby dolls and Barbies, and we have no small…