Mid August is about the time we start facing the reality that summer is not going to last forever. At our house, the big people are also coming to grips with the fact that our three little ones are growing up. Not long ago, I took my middle daughter to her first dental appointment. My five year old offered to…
While making room in our bedroom closet for summer clothes (warmer weather must be coming eventually!), I came across a suit I used to wear frequently when my job involved meetings, deadlines, task forces, and supervision of an employee who actually did what I asked. Charcoal gray. Pencil skirt. A classic look that doesn’t go out of style, right? Deciding…
“Mom, picking up is not my style,” my five year old explained, when I asked her why the puzzle pieces were still scattered all over the kitchen floor. This little girl has pulled out some very creative excuses to avoid work she doesn’t want to do. Not long ago, when I pointed out that we were tripping over the huge…
Recently I had this eye-opening conversation with my four year old. She came to me and announced, “When I grow up, my dream is to be a doctor. I only want to be one thing now.” Previously, she had told me that she wanted to be a doctor and a mom. Sometimes she also would add “farmer” for good measure.…