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Hair, Vampires and Vitamin D: Letting Kids Make Choices
I want to write today but the sun is shining and it’s April and I live in Oregon. Bear with me. I’ll do what I can. An Oregon Sun Day is sort of like a Snow Day; some people love it, some people hate it. My kids think school should be canceled. And not so…
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My Bed (And I Use “My” Loosely)
I went to crawl into bed last night and LOOK! Company. So. Dear My Preschool Teacher, I am too good at sharing. Sincerely, Beth ………. … Continue Reading “My Bed (And I Use “My” Loosely)”
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I’m a Pee Fight Pacifist
Look, I don’t usually take on extreme positions here. I’m just not that kind of girl. I tend to be all mushy and “well, there are two sides to every story” and “I’m sure she had the best intentions” and “there’s room for EVERYONE.” On the other hand, I believed Mr. Clinton when he said…
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Warning: Kids Grow Up. This Is Not a Drill.
I feel like it’s important to warn you so you at least have a chance to avoid me today. To hunker down in your house under your blankets or your baby’s burp-rag or whatever you can find. To lock yourself in the bathroom and to tell your littles to shush and quiet down and here, eat this…