OK…So it wasn’t exactly a love affair. I have never actually met the man, and I am happily married. But, I am in love with Oliver Jeffers just the same. It started the other night… While browsing through YouTube videos, I came across one of the most delightful children’s booksRead More →
Here are some of my favorite quotes from my spirited 4 year-old. April 05, 2013 – Eyeballin’“Better eat, Mom. I’m eyeballin’ your food…” April 02, 2013 – Broken HeartAfter several days of discussion, Edison finally conceded that “misappear” was actually pronounced “disappear”. He sighed heavily, put his hands together, andRead More →
It started with a turkey wrap… A few months ago, Edison requested a turkey wrap for lunch. I am not sure where my preschooler heard about turkey wraps, but it seemed healthy enough and we happened to have turkey and tortillas, so whatever. On the way home from school, IRead More →
They call them “The Dog Days of Summer” because ancient folks believed that the Dog Star, which is in close proximity to the sun, was responsible for the hot weather. I thought it was because my dog did nothing but lie around for a month or two. Either way, theRead More →
07/4/2012 – I am darker Tonight, I picked up Edison and said, “When you were a baby, you were much lighter.” He said, “Yeah, and now I am darker…” Cracked me up. 06/19/2012 – Horror Movies We have a book about the solar system, and Edison is fascinated by theRead More →
These are the parent tapes or messages that I want my spirited child to remember when he is faced with a problem or decision.Read More →
So, I know this post doesn’t look like it involves activities for preschoolers, but I swear it does. The ukulele is the perfect starter instrument for a 3 year-old. It is the right size, teaches music appreciation, fine motor skills, and you name it. Edison is already starting to getRead More →
Well, it is that time of year again…Cabin fever and spring fever have combined into the crazy fever that makes parents of spirited children sweat. But, we are making the most of it with some constructive and educational indoor activities. We have been reading a lot. (Check out my 3Read More →
This is the first Easter where my son was aware of the holiday. In order to prepare, I did a lot of fretting and frowning. My biggest issue…What is up with the bunny? With Santa, there is a fairly standard mythology. Even folks that don’t celebrate Christmas know that SantaRead More →
I have to admit, I struggled with this post. I have wanted to write something about this for several days now, but everything I wrote sounded like some lame, save-the-children commercial. You know what though? Maybe it is time to save the children…At least one. Yes, I know. There areRead More →