And there was great rejoicing in the land!
When one of the children loses a tooth, it is a very big deal. Not because they think, “Yea, I’m becoming a big girl!” or even “Cha-ching! Come on, Tooth Fairy!” But because it means a whole lot less...
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My four-year-old saw a bird through the window screen. Somehow this elicited from her a very loud, very off-key rendition of the chorus from Frozen’s “Let it go.” “The bird is not flying away,” she...
View ArticleSomebody call the contractor!
I decided to rearrange some furniture the other day, and did so without my husband, hoping to surprise him. Things went well until I realized I would indeed have to give him a heads up. This was our...
View ArticleAnother reason I love my husband
(As if I need more reasons.) I wanted him to get the kids ready for bed because I was wrapping presents for our daughter’s birthday the next day. I said to him, “Could you please get the kids ready for...
View ArticleThey know us too well
I had the misfortune of walking into the kitchen just in time to hear my three-year-old son explaining to his father, “That’s not the refrigerator; that’s the door for snacks for Mommy.” -Kimberly,...
View ArticleI got this one, Dad
Our two-year-old would not stop dropping food on the floor at meal times. Whether she did it because she found that particular piece inedible, or because she enjoyed studying the spatial relation of...
View ArticleIf only it were that easy kid, believe me
My five-year-old, L, was yelling at the two-year-old, E, to move out of the way of the tv. She couldn’t see the last moments of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. If that guy’s your prince, I would have...
View ArticleAlas, poor butterfly. I knew him well.
From parentingisfunny.wordpress.com It was my fault, really. I spotted the butterfly just standing there on our back patio. I called the girls over to see it. They came on tiptoes. Then they sat in awe...
View ArticleDad is Fat
This is the title of a book I’m reading by comedian Jim Gaffigan. It’s pretty funny. I recommend it for all you parents out there. Lots to relate to. For me it’s him talking about how pale he and his...
View ArticleThis is how we solve problems in our household
Observe: “MOMMY! Paul won’t give me the big sticker!” “Well, John, why don’t you suggest a solution? Maybe find out why he’s saving the big sticker, or maybe see if there’s another sticker he *would*...
View ArticleThe laundry gods are smiling upon me
Perhaps they’re just pleased that I’m finally washing all those clothes. Here’s my laundry method. There’s a reason I’m spelling it out for you. Wait for iiiiiiiittttt! 1. Procrastinate until laundry...
View ArticleSo close…
I’m trying my hand at novel writing. My oldest is eager to read my book. I’ve caught her a couple of times trying to read over my shoulder as I type, but I’ve told her she’s too young for it. At dinner...
View ArticleA statement made in households the world over
My seven-year-old caught me on Facebook when I was supposed to be helping the kids with their night-time routine. She proceeded to scold me: “Mom, you better get off that computer ’cause that won’t...
View ArticleKids say the funniest things
My four-year-old daughter was so excited that I put bubbles in the bathtub she said, “I’m so happy I could just scream like a little girl!” Thank you for saying so rather than doing so. Another time...
View ArticleDonut hands
Some churches provide donuts after Mass for parishioners to munch while they mingle. This is a great bribery tool for parents who want their children to behave well at church. One son drew his Mother’s...
View ArticleAs if there were any doubt…
More Proof that My Oldest Daughter is Truly My Child: I was listening to one of my favorite songs when she wandered over and said, “I like this song. It attracted me the way an introductory paragraph...
View ArticleParents say the darndest things
The other morning our son climbed in bed with us and asked my husband, “How come your armpits are so furry?” My husband replied, “I ate a monster! When you get older you will eat a monster and get...
View ArticleKids are funny
The girls were looking at their baby albums. My middle daughter, the most dramatic of the bunch by far, announced in a grandiose voice, “It’s time for the tale of the babies! Part One: Baby Gemma grows...
View ArticleDoes this caterpillar make me look fat?
A while back we got one of those butterfly growing kits that you start from caterpillars. There were the same number of caterpillars as members of the family, so the children named each one after us. I...
View ArticleOl’ What’s-His-Name
The night before Thanksgiving my sister took her daughter to New York City to watch the balloons being blown up for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. On the way to the city her four-year-old asked,...
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