Why Kids Get On Your Nerves
Before you have kids you probably thought you’d be pretty good with them. There’s a high probability you were fooling yourself. As far as I can tell, there’s a certain temperament that shows in a person who truly cares for and can work with kids. It shows itself in a willingness to talk to kids […]
Spring Loaded Art
As our newest exhibit opens we see the works of artists A and Z side by side. Notice the intensive celebration of color that characterizes Z’s work (left),while A’s work (right) shares with us an exploratory journey ranging from modern portraiture (Cookie Monster) to abstract minimalism. I told you I’d write a post about those Lil […]
Mom in Brief 3
Cute things they did: They still like to take turns being each other’s “doggie” – they use long things as leashes and run around the room attached at the hand, one panting and one calling out, “Come here, boy!” Another cute thing they did: At naptime A says to me, “Mommy can I get…uhh…TWO nose […]
Potty Training 3
(Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here) Where they are now It’s been about 8 months since we started potty training. Are we done yet? Not quite. As per a recent conversation with someone at the public school district they are not fully potty trained because a) They do not wipe after poo, b) They cannot […]