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bedtime ritual

Jonah said: “The animals need to come and listen to the story.” And then he set them up. One by one.

Forgive the fuzziness of the photos. Frustratingly, I still don’t seem to have my camera skillz quite at my fingertips when I need them.

But the cuteness still . . . → Read More: bedtime ritual

the preschool diaries: transition completed?

On Friday, Jonah had his first full day, 8:30-3. It took some convincing for him to stay there without me. The bells helped. Anyone who has been in a Montessori preschool will recognize these bells. I am curious myself as to why these are THE bells. Is there something special about the shape?

His teacher . . . → Read More: the preschool diaries: transition completed?

hannukahfied: post-party wrap up

So, in fact, 56 people were at the Hannukah party at our house on Saturday. And here’s the thing I discovered: 1/2 lb of potatoes per person only applies to ADULTS. When a good 1/3 of your guests are 9 and under, 25 lbs of potatoes is too much. A lesson I learned only after . . . → Read More: hannukahfied: post-party wrap up

wear the white shirt

Two days ago, I was wearing a white shirt. It’s a remarkable shirt in that you wouldn’t guess in a million years that it was made by a fancy designer, purchased in Beverly Hills. My mother bought it for me, because she’s awesome that way. It fits fabulously, as designer-yet-simple items can. It’s extra long, . . . → Read More: wear the white shirt

mom’s day out

Other people have been watching my kid a lot lately. The nanny should really write her own guest post about how they went for a ride on the BUS! the other day, with another nanny and the 3-year-old girl she watches. The two kids held hands, as soon as they got on board she started . . . → Read More: mom’s day out

and so it goes

Jonah’s sleep is so much better and mine is so much worse.

Why, insomnia? Why?

Is it because I’m 40? Is this some kind of pere-meno-wha?-z’all thing? Oh dear.

Or just the moon?

Not that Jonah didn’t wake up at 2:30 a.m. last night. Just that he went right back to sleep while I, who . . . → Read More: and so it goes

he has a way with words and sleeping

I am falling down in my reporting in that I should be relaying all of these stunning sentences the boy puts together. I should be taking notes at all times. He should have a list.

But I don’t take the notes, so… yeah. Ummm…

I’ve also been wanting to note the words that he still . . . → Read More: he has a way with words and sleeping

the sleep consultant experience continued (hook removal)

Are you experienced?

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

So, where was I? Oh yes, we saw her again on Tuesday. This time, Jonah came with us. It was kind of an observation visit. We were not going to discuss anything difficult or heavy or make any plans in front of him because clearly he understands every . . . → Read More: the sleep consultant experience continued (hook removal)