It was a rough bedtime. Ignoring directions, shouting, goofing off, whining, protesting, you name it. Finally in exasperation, I asked, “Why aren’t you cooperating more, Sebastian?” He looked right at me and said, “I was cooperating with my teachers ALL DAY, Mama. I’m tired of it.” Well. At least he’s honest. And I guess if…
Category Archives: capturing a moment before it flies away
Shooka
“What are we having for dinner?” Theo asked. “What’s on the menu?” Sebastian chimed in. “Stir fry, but I don’t feel like making it. What do YOU want for dinner?” “Shooka!” Theo replied without missing a beat. (It rhymes with book-uh, in case you’re wondering.) “Hmm… I don’t know how to make that. Do you know…
Retrospective
Well, my ten-minute post idea lasted five days and then disappeared for 4 months. I toyed with the idea of shutting down the blog so that I wouldn’t feel guilty about not writing here. I haven’t been able to do it. Even though I’ve been busying myself with my non-virtual life, it was comforting to…
Snapshots
We packed everything we needed for a week into one car and drove off. I’d spent the previous two days zipping around making lists, staging items, getting everyone to choose their clothes and toys and books and get them packed already. When we got to the ferry terminal right on schedule, I breathed a sigh…
A simple technique for being more present
“Mama, I’m driving my truck!” “Where are you going?” I ask, without looking up from the dishes. “I’m going to the grocery store.” “Good thinking. What do we need there?” I ask him while prying a stray Lego out of Theo’s mouth. Round and round the kitchen he drives his truck, keeping up the running…
