Today was Jonah’s first day of preschool. I dropped him off at 8:30 this morning. Will pick him up after lunch at 12:30. Here’s what the toddler house looks like, from the front (to go with the interior and yard…
the preschool diaries: transition week
We have officially survived the first week of Transition. Transition isn’t over yet, but rather continues into next week, one of the many reasons why I like this preschool. Yesterday was Day 3. We arrived at 8:45 a.m., the first…
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…
because christmas isn’t over until the decorations come down from the roof of Ace Hardware
Santa and his reindeer are still all lit up on the roof of the neighborhood hardware store, I just came across this totally cute meme at Mayberry Mom, and I need a little pick-me-up after the wonkiness of day 2…
me and my mercury retrograde
I have been having so much trouble this week, trying to schedule things. I was sitting here congratulating myself on having finally nailed down, in no particular order: Transition dates for preschool, half-price matinee tix to see Cirque du Soleil’s…
a lot and nothing at all
1. More skulls: Thank you GAP for continuing to keep us in skulls. The boy now has skull-and-crossbones socks. Three pair, though I’m already wondering if I should get more, and in more sizes. He also now has a GAP…