Driving home at dusk, the street lights are on. There are a few clouds in the darkening sky. Jonah says: There are two eyes in the sky. There is someone in the sky and he is saying something. God is…
Category: conversations
the preschool diaries: we’re not out of the woods yet
Today was rough. He was fine about arriving WITH me. He immediately tried out about four different activities in five minutes. But as soon as I made my move to go, he turned into a screaming gluey monkey, wild-eyed, clinging…
shouldmommeee and other colloquialisms
This is my new name. Shouldmommeee. Shouldmommeee getoutta bed. Should maaah-ah-mmee go reada book in yourroom. They’re not questions. They’re statements of strong persuasion. Like a mafia boss. Like if I know what is good for me, I will… This…
thoughts about the moon
We went for a walk on Christmas day. Bright, cool, but not cold, pleasant afternoon. Just the slightest bit darkening turquoise blue sky with a big half-moon visible above the trees. Jonah says: “There’s the moon. It looks like somebody…
concessions
1. We never did disconnect that button on the kitty keyboard. We’d been hiding it since his birthday when, once the pre-recorded songs had driven Scott mad (and it didn’t take long) we’d lied and said it was broken and…
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…
violin and keyboard redux, and cr*p
It is important to note, especially for those who may be fearing for our sanity, that Jonah has progressed past Mary Had a Little Lamb to an appreciation of all seven pre-recorded songs on his WinFun Concert Master Violin. I…
see the sound
This morning, he says: What’s happening in here? Mommy carry you to see the sound. I say: What do you mean? What sound? He says: You can feel it in your bones. *** Tonight he says: What is that sound…