Concentration Skills of a Three-Year Old

Rowdy Rebel (my 3.5 year old) was sitting on the toilet, and screamed “Mommy!” I said “Yes?” He answered, “Wait a second. I’m concentrating POOPING.” So, I waited, confused as to why he called me. And after a few minutes, he asked, “Mommy, do all mommies have crooked teeth?” (Yes, that means, do all mommies […]

Stealing from Preschool

Rowdy Rebel was getting ready for his bath. As he was getting ready to take off his pants, he reached into his pockets and pulled out HOARDS of fake Spiderman dollars. (I assume these are from a game the kids played at preschool.) So, I explained, “Honey, we can’t take things home from preschool. This […]

No More Babies Or We Can’t Visit China

Deep Thinker has been really interested in China since one of his classmates and her parents did a Chinese New Year party for the class last year. I also am very interested, and we are dreaming of going there someday and learning Mandarin over a summer. Anyway, my husband and I are now planning to […]