Oh, the Shame!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, January 30, 2009
When you have oatmeal for breakfast, and then you paint with water colors, and then you try out your older brother’s big boy cup without a lid ...
Your mother won’t be able to keep up with your laundry production.
And by 10:00 am, this will be your only clothing option while you wait for the dryer to run.
Shopping at Home
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Internet shopping is nice, but in my opinion, nothing beats finding a real bargain at home, at one of the small businesses that are apt to pop up any time of day around these parts.
“Will you come to my store?” Raphael asked yesterday. “Evewything is fwee.”
Evewything for fwee? How could I say no?
I did go shopping at Raphael’s store and I’m glad I did. Among my finds:
- plastic candy container with... READ MORE
Profit Seeking
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, October 31, 2008
The other day, Gabrielle received a gift of a silk flower from her grandmother.
Quite predictably, she loved it. She wore it in her hair, carried it in her purse, and displayed it on the desk in her bedroom.
So I was surprised yesterday when she approached me, silk flower in hand, and asked how much I thought she could get for it if she sold it.
“I was thinking maybe ten dollars,” she suggested.
“Wow,” I said. “That’s a lot of money for a fake flower. You can probably buy one at the store for about 25 cents.”
“I know that,” she answered in exasperation. “That’s why I need to sell this one for at least ten dollars—so that I can buy a whole bunch of flowers at the store!”
New strategy suggestion, Sweetie: Wear the flower and attract a smart businessman for a husband.
Guilty Conscience
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, September 25, 2008
Daughter: If, after you brushed your teeth, you happened to eat one M&M—not chewing it or anything so it could get stuck in your teeth—just sucking on it till it was gone ... would that really be so bad?
With Love, From Boys
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Sunday, September 14, 2008
Reader Aileen shares this photo of what she found after bedtime at her house last night.
If little boys are sharing their Lego men with her, Mary must be doing something right. I’m pretty sure she treasures these tokens of affection in a special way.
Party Ready
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, September 05, 2008
Here’s a look at what I have been finding all over the house the past two days: handmade confetti.
What’s that? You didn’t know there was such a thing as handmade confetti?
Well then, you don’t know Gabby. She has been making it by the cupful in preparation for her older brother’s birthday party this weekend.
I have been finding it on the table, on the floor, in the beds, and in the sink.
It’s maddening, and yet I find it so hard to get mad.
Nap Attack
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
It happens to the best of us.
To Grandmother’s House We Go
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
3-year-old Raphael is going to spend two days and one night at his grandmother’s house. The boy is beyond excited about this. In fact, it is all he has been talking about since we made the mistake of telling him it was going to happen almost two weeks ago.
“Is it today?” he asks me every morning. “Is today the day we go to Grandmaman’s house?”
“Not today, sweetie. I will be sure to tell you when it’s... READ MORE
A Question of the Ages
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, July 18, 2008
“Mom,” nine-year-old Elliott asks at breakfast, “does God decide, or does he just know?”
The Cutest Age
Posted by Susie Lloyd in Back Porch on Friday, July 11, 2008
“What a cute baby. Too bad they have to grow up!”
I’ve heard that more than once from strangers and assumed it was just another one of those worn-out lines about the evils of raising kids. You know — small and cute like a puppy that you can hold in your arms and pet. But watch out! Someday you won’t be able to control it with a choke chain and leash, even if it is wearing one as a fashion statement.... READ MORE
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