Kindergarten has begun. Actually, it began a little over a week ago. Of the thirty “star” (sight) words the girl should know before the end of the year, she knew 26 going in. Plus, she’s taught herself basic addition math facts (already much better than I was, even at a …
I rarely let this blog be an outlet for parenting issues (not even sure if I ever have), but this little episode had me laughing so hard I couldn’t breathe (only wheeze), so I had to share it with you. First, off, discipline has been getting serious these days for a particular …
As I was tucking the girl in tonight, we snuggled, told knock-knock jokes (hers made no sense and that’s what I love about them), and giggled ourselves silly. When I finally told her it was time for hugs and kisses and to say good night, she said, “Wait! I have …
Well, this has been quite an eventful day. I’ve been so busy that I haven’t had a chance to even update my Facebook status. So, I figured why not just blog it. The day started out with me as guest reader in the girl’s preschool class. I read Mother Mother …
I had the good fortune to be born in January. Which makes for a nice, extended, celebratory season that begins with Thanksgiving and ends sometime after my birthday, once all celebrations have occurred. My dinner with my family was this past weekend, ending the season of Deb.* These wonderful celebrations …
Since before the holidays, I’ve been looking for the best price I could get on the Leapster Explorer for my daughter’s birthday (which is next weekend). The price was $59.99 everywhere I looked, then up to $69.99, then back down to $59.99 just after Thanksgiving. Then, Toys R Us had …