This was taken in the bathtub of the insane hotel suite we had this past weekend. It was right out of a 70's movie set in Vegas. There are steps that lead up to the tub. It is obvious we weren't in Vegas (but at a casino in Indiana) as these "swanky" over the top … Continue reading Future Blackmail
Kids
Caps, Gowns, and Goldfish
Is it just me, or is a "formal" graduation from preschool with caps and gown a bit over the top? Do 4 and 5-year-olds really need to walk across the stage as pomp and circumstance plays and they are handed their diploma. As a parent, I am so happy my kids school doesn't have any … Continue reading Caps, Gowns, and Goldfish
Yale School Of Drama Has Nothing On Our House
"But mom, I can find one of my short sweaters." "They are probably in the laundry" "THEY HAVE BEEN THERE LIKE 100 YEARS!" says the 5-year-old in her whiniest voice with the tears welling up in her puppy dog eyes. ****************** "Mom, where is my _______(crumpled up piece of paper with 6 other crumpled pieces … Continue reading Yale School Of Drama Has Nothing On Our House
When the Little Sister Passes the Big Brother
This past weekend on our "vacation" (more about that later), I noticed that one of Zoë's bottom teeth looked crooked. I asked her to come over so I could feel her tooth. I knew before I touched it that is was loose and it looked pretty loose. All I kept thinking the whole time was … Continue reading When the Little Sister Passes the Big Brother
Pitfalls of Private School #2543
Tooth Fairy Generosity (aka--insanity) So, Noah has his first loose tooth. He has been waiting, not-so-patiently I might add, for this day. The look on his face when he came and told me he thought his tooth was loose we priceless. Most of the girls in his class have already lost lots of teeth. They … Continue reading Pitfalls of Private School #2543
Embracing Imperfection 