Toddler 1 woke up Monday morning (at the foot of our bed), crying and very visibly upset about something. So, the Spouse leaned up to console her and see what was going on, to which this was the reply (between sobs): “I had a bad dream. I spilled my vegetables at Target.” Well, who wouldn’t…
Last week we went to the beach with both of our extended families. So, for most of the week the girls had all eight of their first cousins there, which was a special treat for them. Their energy was at an all-time high. In fact, this is the view from my side of the bed…
A conversation with Toddler 1 in the kitchen last night… T-1: Mommy, do you know what I’m thinking about? Me: No, what is it? T-1 (with concern in her voice): I’m thinking about the big bad wolf. Me: Well, can you think about something else? Maybe something happier… T-1: No, I just can’t. Unfortunately, I…
Since we’ve been on spring break this week {which is really the opposite of a break when your kids are 5 and under}, the girls and I have spent a considerable amount of time outside. Given that we’ve only been here a few months, the backyard is still new enough to the Toddler and the…
Yesterday evening I ran out to run a quick errand and swing by the post office while the Spouse played with the girls in the backyard. I think it was probably some sort of divine intervention that I wasn’t home during that period of time because the girls excitedly informed me when I got back…
Since we’re only on the second week of the summer program the girls are attending two days a week, they’re still doing all those “getting to know you” activities that help the kids and teachers learn about each other. I’m always excited {and a little nervous} when I see activities on the calendar like, “Getting…