No longer can we spell out words to each other in Parent Code, slipping details by him because he's either not paying attention or too mystified by the way letters combine to mean something. This kid hears a parent spelling a word out loud and knows it's something he's not … [Read more...]
A Good Husband Deserves More Than a Bowl of Butter For His Birthday
At the moment, I am Not Taking Control of Stewart putting the kids to bed. Instead, I am on the other side of the house, trying to ignore all the misbehaving that I hear wafting down the hall. I am being so good about Not Going In There and Intervening. Aren't I? He hardly … [Read more...]
Three: The Age of Many Faces
Mommy has discovered the watermark feature of her photo editing software! … [Read more...]
It’s Not Him, It’s Me
Tomorrow is Kyle's birthday. Today he's having his party at school, the one where he brings cupcakes that his mom made for him. This is a very American rite of passage. At least in my opinion. I was not about to screw it up. That is why, last night at 10PM, I was tweeting … [Read more...]
Because I Can
Today is Sunday, the day after my birthday party. I was up until 2AM - turns out that's not such a good idea for Mama. I hardly slept because Stewart was angrily sleepwalking (despite my urges for him to lay down and go back to sleep, he got up and muttered his way into the … [Read more...]