take the kids to work
In honor of “Take Your Children to Work Day” I think I’ll let Amy and Evan play in the basement while Doug tries to program. Bwa-ha-ha-ha
Category: parenting
tying up the lines
This week Evan called 911. I was embarrassed and apologetic. It could have been worse. I know a mom whose 4-y-o called 911 because “My Mommy says I’m in really big trouble and I’m supposed to call 911 when I’m in big trouble so I’m calling 911.”
google calendar
Doug and I have started a google calendar for our family activities. We are still adding to it, but if anyone wants access, let me know.
Doug says
“Did Amy get her period too?” As Amy is pitching a screaming tantrum in the back of the house while Sarah mopes about how unfair we are.
Dogwood parade
We had a wonderful day at the parade yesterday and I posted some of the pictures on Flickr. Cranky Sarah actually participated. Noah made a new friend and played hard. Amy didn’t like the waiting part but cried that she wanted more parade when it was finished. Evan ended up with a bit of sunburn […]
birthday blab
Have I mentioned that over the course of about a month, 4 of my children have birthdays? Yes? Well, I’ll say it a dozen more times before the birthday season has passed. Did I mention that there are several other family birthdays during that same 30 day period? Yes? Well, I’ll just keep freaking out […]
family updates
Evan – walking, clinging, checkup and shots today and did I mention the clinging Amy – will be in the Dogwood Parade tomorrow (Oops, I forgot to tell Doug about this) Noah – getting his yellow belt tonight, will be in the Dogwood Parade tomorrow Sarah – running for student council, annoyed I cancelled tomorrow’s […]
good product, bad name
Amy and Evan’s Nanny in Ohio sent them very cute nap mats today. They are colorful, soft and very cleverly designed. Amy actually slept on hers, which is a huge accomplishment since she rarely naps. I do have to wonder about the stew-pid name the company gave this product.
making an example
A Tennessee judge took 7 teenagers away from their parents yesterday. They had all participated in a series of bomb threats that caused chaos in the school system and a copycat at my daughter’s middle school. There is no question that they made horrible choices and need consequences for their actions. Permanently expelling them from […]
inventions we need
Like most parents of small children, we have a Little Tikes climbing toy. It has large circle cut-outs for children to climb on and through. It takes Evan less than 3 seconds to climb to the second story of the climbing toy. If the holes were blocked he could actually play up there without everyone […]