Here’s a strange confession. I’ve recently discovered that I love sniffing playdough. Weird, right? Let me explain. For DD’s birthday her Nanny gave her some art supplies. Part of that art booty was some playdough. Not the homemade kind, the Hasbro kind. Which means it came scented. Like vanilla. When we opened the playdough up, … Continued
punch drunk parenting
Let it ride
When it comes to parenting, there is no balance. The simple fact is you juggle, and some things slip. In the early months of DD’s life, it was sleep, daily showers and housework (never the laundry though. I was always doing laundry). Later on it was time with friends, time to myself that got squeezed … Continued
Favourite place to be
This is DD’s favourite place to be. At the park, yes. But more specifically, in a swing. As I push her back and forth, she closes her eyes and let’s the breeze caress her face. Back and forth. Back and forth – a light smile on her face. While I am the agent of physics … Continued
Mommy shoe
When my daughter wants to play outside, she’ll sign and say, “Outside?” then run and bring me my shoes. To be even more helpful she’ll say, “Mommy shoe” while thoughtfully plunking them down in front of me. The adorable part? The shoes she brings aren’t always the most practical for romping around in the great … Continued
Stain-busters like you
I buy consignment clothing for DD. I learned to do this after she started daycare and would come home covered in dirt. Don’t get me wrong – I think dirt is a great thing. Dirt means she’s playing, exploring and having fun outside. But um…as I’m sure you know – dirt stains. So does watermelon, … Continued
Repetition
DD likes to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Except it’s no so much reading as it is her flipping to Saturday’s page, pointing at each bit of food that caterpillar eats and having us name it. Chocolate cake, ice cream, pickle…and so on. And so I always say, “No wonder that caterpillar got a tummy … Continued
The best thing to do
I’ve learned that when I need to get DD’s attention To get her to focus on my words, The best thing to do is hold her face between my hands And ask her to look at mommy. Sometimes this works. Sometimes it doesn’t. Toddlers are willful creatures. 🙂 — This entry is part of Monday Moments, … Continued
The game
Sitting in her chair at lunch DD puts her cup of milk down. Looking at me, she says, “more, more” while touching her fingers together repeatedly to also sign the word. “More milk?” I ask. And she responds, “peez”. (please) I walk to the fridge with DD’s cup. As I pour in more milk, I … Continued
Monday Moments: Kissing
Mornings come early in this house. I mean early. The birds are not even singing yet but DD is. Calling out: Mom-mee! Then talking quietly to herself. Giving us foolish, precious hope she will fall asleep again. Nope. A more demanding call: Mommy! With a Da-Da! thrown in for good measure. Weekend or weekday it’s … Continued
More precious than gold
I’m really tired. Last week was long. Crazy work deadlines. A sick, unhappy child. Pushed. Pulled. Every which way. This weekend. I was up early as usual. But I also napped. And napped some more. Sweet, sweet sleep. These days, More precious than gold.