This is excerpted and updated from a post I first wrote four years ago. So, at the beginning, “The Preschooler” refers to the child who is now “The 3rd Grader.” Time flies! ~~~~~~~~~~ A few days ago I was skimming through the Sunday paper, looking through the Target circular to see their latest deals and…
As of late, the Toddler has developed an interest in painting. This is wonderful because it requires her to be seated and holds her attention for several minutes, which so very few things do. So, I’m certainly encouraging this new hobby. The only problem we’re having is with anger management if things don’t go as…
Since this new “fall back” time has started, we’re trying to take advantage of any and all opportunities to be outside in the afternoon before it turns too dark and too cold. So this means a lot of time between four and six is spent on bikes, scooters, and behind the wheel of the electric…
I mentioned a few weeks ago that we’ve been having some challenges with the Preschooler. She’s never been one I’d describe as happy-go-lucky. And, from very early on, we knew she was a little more serious and sensitive than our first. Since Halloween is upon us, I was glancing back at pictures from the last…