Soccer Knocks ‘Em Out
Soccer’s a tiring sport, man. After the game nap. Couldn’t resist sharing this! Watching his siblings play, man, you can’t get anymore exhausted as a …
Kids and Boogers – What the Heck!?
My toddler is the sniffly, coughing one in the house now. Ugh. Just as I thought we were all safe and finally getting over the …
My Toddler Plays Soccer Now. OH, MY HEART!
She came down from upstairs, calling to me. “Wook, mom! Wook!“ She swirled her skort around for me, as she jumped and hopped in excitement …
Healing a Failed Summer (and Heart)
There are days when my fists are so tight, veins are protruding out of my arm, my teeth are clenched and my brow’s hanging furiously …
Daddy’s Girl
Me: “That shirt is perfect. Do you know why?”Baby Sis: “Why?”Me: “Because it says Daddy’s Girl. Because, do you know what tomorrow is?”Baby Sis: “No, …
Heart-Shaped Egg Sandwich Lovin’
“Mommy, I want a heawt-shape egg sammich, pwease.” Of course, baby. Anything for you. Heart-shaped love on a plate. Served. Never miss a thing! Subscribe …
Kids Sleep Anywhere, Part 2
My super-squirrel-y ninja–sleep skills are busy at work again, young Padawans. This time, after a trip to the ever-addictive Starbucks did my young sleepmeisters fall …
Why Toddlers, Tongues and Soap are Trouble
“Baby, wipe your nose.” My toddler scuffled to the bathroom and came back with a crumpled toilet tissue. Except she, for whatever reason, wiped her …
Remembering Today
She won’t remember the tears I wipe away while I kiss the top of her head, inhaling the sweet scent of toddler-ness she exudes. She …
Actual Conversation with My Toddler
(After having just watched a commercial that featured a cat in it, here’s her response to it.) Toddler: “Ooh, mommy! I wike dittie tats.”Me: “Oh …
Finally Got One
The other day we sat cheering on our children despite the severe trouncing they received on the soccer fields, and amidst my preparations for my …
100% Sure-Fire Way to Derail Your Spring Break Plans
It’s been an interesting time as of late here in the Douglas household. First it was my kindergartner’s stomach bug, which was shared (albeit briefly) …