These photos represent an evolution over time. Possibly about a week. First, there was the day that Jonah decided all his Bob-the-Builder guys needed sunglasses. After they were properly adorned, a Thomas and Percy pair were also gifted with protective…
Author: calm mama
portrait of the artist drawing a portrait
Back when Jonah attended that other preschool, the one we left behind, he came home with a painting in hand almost every day. At his new preschool, for the first several months, this was not the case. We worried. We…
the airplanes, the kings, the queens, and the magic spell
Jonah told this story to himself. Transcript per my eavesdropping from the next room: A long time ago, the airplanes were buried under the mountain. The kings and queens buried them with their swords and put a spell on them.…
a few words on death and dying
Jonah has been talking a lot about death and reincarnation lately — not that he knows the latter word but the idea is pretty strong for him. Of course his whole take on the issue is kind of adorable… Our…
what (not) to do when your wallet is stolen + a cute picture
My mishmash life: Wallet stolen on Saturday. At a child’s birthday party. In a private room at a children’s museum. Moral of that story: Never leave your purse unattended. Ever ever ever. If possible, also do not stand over purse…
jonah’s computer
Jonah has a computer that his friend Vida made for him at preschool. Just now, as I was sneaking a peak at Facebook (oh no, I never ever check email or social media during our playtime because I am a…
putting the boy to work
It cannot be said enough, this thing about three-year-olds liking to do household chores. I wanted to get the kitchen cleaned up (weird, I know, and rare – ask Scott). I could not convince Jonah to go play with toys…
there once was a train named…
We’re driving in the car on the way to the gym. Jonah says, “Mama, tell me a story.” I turn the radio off and begin: Once upon a time, there was a… Train! says Jonah. Once upon a time there…