48-Months-Old

Dear Zoë, Today you woke up 4.  Four.  FOUR.  Wow.  My youngest baby is FOUR.  How did that happen?   I don't know where the time has gone.  I know part of that is because you a are a constant whirlwind of energy and activity.  You literally never stop moving.  EVER. It is hard to put … Continue reading 48-Months-Old

Random Act Of Cuteness

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with life right now...everything is crazy busy and intellectually over stimulating.  I am working on posts surrounding education, homework, etc but wanted something light for today. Last night on our way home from dance class, Zoë picked up a sweater she had left in the car.  It's a bit of … Continue reading Random Act Of Cuteness

Hair Meets Scissors

Monday, I was taking out some of Zoë's braids for a new do for picture day.  I had some scissors out (can you predict where this might be leading?) to cut the bands off the bottom of the braids.  I took out a few braids and Noah called for me.  I left the living room … Continue reading Hair Meets Scissors

Teaching Our Girls To Respect Themselves

There was a huge brouhaha that lit the interwebs and twitter up like Times Square.  Ah....JCPenney, what are you thinking?  What were you thinking.  As the mother of a little girl who loves being pretty and make-up and frilly clothes, I struggle with teaching her that those are not the things that matter.   And … Continue reading Teaching Our Girls To Respect Themselves