I was up late last might FUMING over the school situation…which I don’t normally do because anger is such a wasted emotion. It doesn’t solve anything, does not improve the situation, etc…but I am still hopping mad. And the more I thought through the situation, I am leaning toward the decision to place C in [...]
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Dreary Saturday
October 17, 2009Out of the Mouths of Babes
October 7, 2009“Connor, would you like some sauerkraut for your hotdog?” “No thank you, I don’t like sauercrap.” ***************************************************************** “Am I growing up too fast for you Mama?” ***************************************************************** Why it’s important to listen carefully… “Connor, I heard you were sad today that Mama hasn’t had another baby?” “YOU HAD A BABY TODAY!? WAS IT A BOY?” [...]
Out of the Mouths of Babes
September 30, 2009I took Connor to the bank recently to open a savings account; it was traumatic to say the least. We’ll save that story for another day, when I am not feeling the weight of “world’s meanest mom” on my shoulders. In the meantime, suffice it to say he does not “get” the banking concept…he thinks [...]
“You Have to Hear What Connor Told Me Today…”
September 18, 2009…said Connor’s pre-K teacher as she pulled me aside, hardly able to contain herself. A big, broad smile broke across her face as she told me while Connor was playing house today he started to sing-song “Margarita! Margarita!” His teacher asked him what he was saying, so he clearly enunciated “MARG-A-RITAS…you know, my Mommy’s favorite [...]
Out of the Mouths of Babes…
September 17, 2009Two recent ones gave me quite a chuckle… 1. While saying night time prayers while on vacation “…and thank you God for all of the golf courses; please bless them all!” 2. I was asking Connor if he’s like to have his friend Hannah come for a play date with us on Friday, to which [...]
