It was not long ago that I stood, confused, in the toy aisle of Target searching for a doll for my three year old daughter. I considered Barbie, then after 20 minutes of considering the potential ramifications of a toy on my daughter’s self-esteem, I thought better of it. I left Barbie on the shelf….
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3 Going On 13
It’s a rainy day; we sit criss-cross applesauce on the living room floor. She holds out her hands to me and I instruct her to carefully rest them on the ottoman. The fireplace is burning brightly in the background. With a steady hand, I gently paint the sparkly pink nail polish on each tiny fingernail….
Confused by Barbie
This mission should have taken ten minutes max. I had a free hour to knock out some Christmas shopping and on my shopping list was a doll for my daughter, one she could use for her dollhouse. There I was, at Target, enthusiastic and ready to pick out a cute doll for her. I found…
The Beauty of a Girl
Three years ago you came into the world, silent, eyes wide. It didn’t take long for you to find your voice. And that you did. You are your Mama’s eyes. Your Daddy’s nose. The beauty of your smile is all your own. The daintiness of your body is offset by your strength of spirit. You…
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The Remaining Pieces
Blankie, paci, and bear. We call these Little Sister’s big three because she can’t go anywhere without them. I call them the remaining pieces. The remaining pieces of her babyhood. The babyhood that seems to have slipped right through my fingers. So you see, I am quite the enabler. Whenever she asks for the big three…”where’s…
The Lazy Mom’s Guide to Potty Training
I use the word “guide” very loosely, and the lazy mom here is me. This is how I’m potty training my almost 3 year old daughter. First, wait until she is just 2 months shy of turning 3 and so tired of wearing those wet pull ups that she takes them off herself. Second, let her run…
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