I really believe that preschool makes me a better mom. It provides the perfect amount of time for me to get some errands done and do things for a few hours a week like… think straight. This year, though, the Toddler has been having a hard time transitioning from the young toddler class she was…
In case I needed a not-so-subtle reminder of things to come in the weeks and months ahead… over the weekend the Preschooler discovered a new book lurking on the bottom shelf of our big bookshelf in the den: I’m not exaggerating when I say that she walked around with it and then sat down with…
This fall our church is sponsoring a soccer league for kids. I knew from the moment I first saw the email announcing sign-ups for the 4-year old league that this opportunity wouldn’t be overlooked by the soccer-loving Spouse. And, sure enough, not only is the Preschooler playing, but the Spouse is a co-coach. I never…
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…