Surprises
For a little while Hannah was making us cards every day, practicing writing on these pieces of paper to address them to us and write things like, “I love you” or whatever. One day, she presented me with a card and then she said, “Mom, I would really like it if you made me a […]
Baseline of Compassion
Last night I posted on facebook that I had been a bit down and too exhausted to make supper, so Ian had brought me a plate of cheese and crackers in bed. I did think it was sweet, and that’s why I posted it. But consequently, I then had to spend today badmouthing him because […]
Freaks
Hannah is really particular and even in a good mood will boss us around mercilessly. Lotsa parents, I’m sure, would have bunches to say about this – but we’ve two older ones that both exhaust us too much to fight with the little one and who also seem to be turning out okay in spite […]
Go Fish
Ian: Do you have any Jacks? Rachel: NO WAY MAN! …go fish. Ethan: Hah. She sure told you.