A New Addition: A Pet for My Child (or maybe for me)
We have a new addition to the family. Her name is Goldilocks. She is not blond nor does she have hair. In fact, she is not even a she–I know this because her plastic container was labeled male. But whatever. Its a fish. On the food chain its one step up from a potato bug. And thats only because its kind of pretty.
Falling Over the Competitive Edge
In your FACE! my 5-year-old daughter yelled at me from the back seat of the car.
Coloring (and Living) Outside the Lines
My sister, Jessica, sent my daughter Ava a set of paints for her 5th Birthday. She called to make sure the gift arrived. Did Ava paint me a picture yet? she asked. Yeah, but it wasnt that great, I explained. Ill wait until she does a good one. Silence.
Overscheduling: A Cautionary Tale
I dont like to be wrong. Especially when it comes to parenting. Im okay with lifes little mishaps, like thinking people are admiring my designer jeans only to realize later that I have a Barbie sticker stuck to my butt. But parenting mistakes carry real consequences for our children: therapy, addiction, a life in food service
Little Miss Manners
Dont talk with your mouthful, Mommy, my 5-year-old daughter says over dinner. Whummppt? I ask as a broccoli floret tumbles from my mouth.