Mommyhood

Choosing to Delay Kindergaten

May 10, 2012 39 comments

In a few short weeks, the Little Lady will have her fifth birthday. F-I-V-E. Give me a moment — I need to let that sink in. This morning, I sent her off with her Daddy for her final day of school.  For most five year olds, this would be the last day of preschool.  But [...]

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The Creepy Crawlies DO Come Out At Night

April 24, 2012 22 comments

I wasn’t planning on posting anything for my Semi-Wordless Wednesday meme. Mama’s got other things to do! (I’m helping with a “Father/Daughter Tea Party” at my church this weekend … gearing up to make about 13 DOZEN cookies, teacakes, and marshmallow pops by Sunday.  Oy ve.) But, as I sat at my computer Tuesday night [...]

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How To Recharge During The Not So Nice Times Of Mommyhood

April 23, 2012 20 comments

Alternate Title: Baby Poo and Vomit Don’t Have To Get You DOWN, Yo! This was a weekend for the record books. A mini epic drama of pestilence, plague, and broken water pipes.  Days were I oscillated between wanting to laugh hysterically (hyena style) or cry and cry and cry (mommy style). It all started Thursday [...]

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Mr. Boy Discovers An Old Toy

April 18, 2012 20 comments

And, he’s convinced they are pretty awesome. “Da Blue Guy” and “Da Red Guy” fight all day long. Take that! And that! HI-YAH! They’re a very violent pair. . .  which means my son is in Little Boy Heaven right now. (Why are they born with a yearning for weaponry, kung-fu moves, and battles?  Sigh…) [...]

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Curiosity Breeds Determination and Makes a Mama Cry

April 10, 2012 36 comments

  It took one sunny day and one pine cone to give Barney Kneeknuckles the drive to “grow up.” And, yes …. he crawls now. And had pulled up to standing . . . twice. And can get into a sitting position by himself. He says “bite” and “Mama.” He gives kisses — on demand [...]

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Dear Son, Tell Your Future Therapist I Meant Well

April 5, 2012 26 comments

Every so often, a series of unfortunate events occur, reminding me I am no candidate for Mother of the Year. Last night was such a time and such a reminder. (sigh) Mr. Boy, at least three times a week, experiences nightmares.  Bad, terrorizing dreams that leave him screaming hysterically in his room, tears glistening from [...]

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