Because natural isn't always possible — or easy.
Posted in Emotional development on Feb 11th, 2010
At the beginning of the year Katelyn was obsessed with clubs. She’s come home almost every day telling us about this club or that club that she wanted to start. She’d rush off to school so excited about asking the other kids to join with her, but invariably she’d fail to sign people up. (She [...]
Posted in Emotional development, Favorite Things Friday on Jan 22nd, 2010
My baby turned 19-months-old yesterday. About a week ago she’s started asking why whenever we told her something. “Keira, time to put your pajamas on.” “WHY?” “Because it’s late, and you need to go to sleep.” “WHY?” It is seriously so cute I can’t help but smile, even as she is driving me nuts with [...]
Posted in Emotional development on Dec 3rd, 2009
This morning I woke up and checked Facebook like I always do. My sister’s status update made me laugh:
“So, we watched Rudolph tonight and it was harsh! Santa made fun of Rudolph, and yelled at Rudolph’s dad for hiding the fact that he was a freak. Rudolph’s dad told his mom to stay home because [...]
Posted in Emotional development, Friendship, School and education on Nov 7th, 2009
The phone rang yesterday evening. It was one of Katelyn’s classmates’ moms. One of the five or so I called on Election Day when my mom, my sitter, called in sick, and I was looking to do a playdate. We chatted. She apologized for not calling sooner. We talked about the bat bake sale that [...]
Posted in Emotional development, Friendship, Play on Oct 22nd, 2009
As a playdate addict — and survivor — I’ve seen everything and anything that could go wrong at a playdate. From kids who hit to broken toys to crushed Veggie Puffs on the floor, I’ve been there, done that. I’ve also amassed a little bit of knowledge when it comes to throwing or participating in [...]