Cool or funny stuff the kids do
Two years ago today, the girls and I were on Sanibel Island, enjoying (too much) sun and ocean waters that felt like bliss. We took a boat trip out to see manatees and were treated to a small aquarium before the trip. The feature of the exhibit was a large touch tank, filled with all… Continue reading Flipping the star
Broccoli, double fisted
Today is Cora’s birthday. I have a 7 year old. Walking behind her, she looked so… big. I was lamenting internally that she was growing up too fast… and then she slowly veered to left, out of her way, to jump in a puddle. Love you kid.
The picture on the left is Pepper in a milk coma. When kids are supposed to be at their most content. Even full and getting what she wants, she still looks grumpy. As was her early years. Crying , angry, inconsolable . .. quite the change to today’s sweet, super loving, happy kid. Phew.
This past Sunday, Cora and I went to the Invention Convention with girl scouts. The girls had to invent a way to pick up and transport a butterfly, represented by a Pringle chip. I had to steer Cora away from just decorating a box and to think about it critically, but as soon as she… Continue reading The Sorter Rewarder
Mom, Out of Order 