When One Plus One is Way More than Two
Having two children is exponentially more difficult than having one.
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Soap Opera Mysteries
How did at-home parents back in the day have time for soap operas and game shows? Or did they?
Absorption
Bathroom adventures with young children are always surprising.
The Repository of What We Miss
Contemplating all the things our children learn when we're not present.
Cat Kitty Crying
My daughter's stuffed cat decided to start randomly meowing.
Rebranding Smiley
Can you really refer to a spirited toddler as Smiley? Is there a better option?
The Future Ms. Smartypants
Discussing future career opportunities with a four year old.
Eating the Universe
If you can't eat the universe, how about a slice of pizza?
Lost Goodnights
As the days of an unbroken family drift further into memory, new realities intrude on an otherwise normal world. One of those realities, a…
50 Ways
During every car ride, a handful of requests emerge from the backseat. Smiley begs for a pacifier and also a second pacifier as backup in…
A Trip Unto Bathrooms
Bringing my daughters into a men's bathroom is always an adventure, but it's not always fun.
The Potty Mummy
When my daughter couldn't quite reach the toilet paper, things unraveled quickly.
Reading The Tale of Despereaux
Reading a "words" book with my four-year-old is a delight, and she loves it.
Dancing the Future
A random moment with my daughter has me contemplating the future.
A Love-ly Interlude
My daughter has discovered the idea of love, and even the soap is falling in love.
The Land of Three
Counting to three is often effective, but why is it necessary?
The Why-Because Loop
There's no escape from the Why Because loop, no satisfactory answer, and no alternative.
A Bout of Ickiness
Stuck inside for a week, sick with little people, in need of sleep.
Out-Lollied
The toddler loves her pacifier. She hides them throughout the house for times when I take one away.
Chanting
My children have taken to chanting in unison when they want something from me.
Bathwater Shots
When the toddler decides bathwater is a delightful beverage.
My Sister, the Toddler
When the four-year-old learns a new word for her younger sibling...
Indecisive Breakfasting
My daughters, like most children, don't always eat what you when or what you'd prefer.
Cold Weather Updates
As winter sets in after a miserable Autumn, the girls and I persist.