Noah is a pretty smart kid. He is also very stubborn and a bit of a know-it-all. Okay, maybe not a bit. He gets that from his dad. Last school year, we had an incident with another student at school who happened to have the same gloves as Noah. Noah's were at home, but he … Continue reading Mine, Mine, Mine
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Melkam Lidet Little Man
Yesterday Noah went to sleep 3 years old and woke up 4 years old today. 4 years ago in Debre Zeyit a 16-year-old girl, scared and alone gave birth to Hojawaka. She loved him with all of her heart--I know that. I believe that. We love him for you--you love him through us. Four means … Continue reading Melkam Lidet Little Man
Now He Thinks He Is Four
Yesterday, Noah had his birthday party with his friends--just a mere 10 days before his birthday. It is difficult planning a birthday party and ideally it would have been next weekend but the venue we had chosen was already booked for the entire weekend--they do 4 birthday parties on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. It's … Continue reading Now He Thinks He Is Four
The Curse Of Popularity
Certainly not my popularity. No, Noah is the cursed one. He is by far one of the most sought after kids in his class to play with/be with. Please do not mistake this for parental bragging. Being popular can be very isolating. As some of the kids are forming these bonds with one or two … Continue reading The Curse Of Popularity
The Second Playdate And Classroom Politics
Last week, both Noah and I had the playdate rite of passage. I certainly had more anxiety about it than Noah--who just wanted to get together and play with his friends. A little background on playdate #2. I love Noah's school and all the parents are really nice. There is a pretty equal amount of … Continue reading The Second Playdate And Classroom Politics
