I was given a great opportunity to bond with my nephews a few weeks ago while my brother and dear sister in law drove off into the sunset... the Colorado sunset... without me...(not bitter). Due to the fact that I am currently working just one day a week, I was able to watch the boys at their own home which was less stressful for everyone involved. You are familiar with these two munchkins, you … [Read more...]
As the boys try to choke each other in the living room, Bug dancing out of his brothers reach with the puzzle piece he knows his older brother wants, I can't help but sigh in resignation of the day. My white flag is up, hands held high in the deepest surrender. I give up for today and I feel physically beat up. Finishing a conversation with Ben as he drove home on this epic fail of a day I said, … [Read more...]
Hearing crying minutes after my good sleeper Bear was put to bed, I was surprised and went to check on him. I asked him what was wrong and he, still crying, said, "I want DOG!". Perplexed, I asked him,"You are crying in her because you want ... a dog?" "YES!" he wailed. Trying to calm him down I asked, "What kind of puppy dog do you want Bear?" "A Beech!" I fell over snorting in … [Read more...]
