Dear Small Children, I couldn't be happier to be the mom of two such beautiful girls. You have changed my world in more ways I can ever imagine. It is amazing and breathtaking to watch you grow. However, there are some days, days that if I only had the gypsies on speed dial. It's those days that I dedicate to your future selves and pass down the family wish. In the words of my mother and your grandmother, I hope that one day when you have children they will be just like you. Love, Your Mom
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Dear Eldest Child
I know, in part, this is your fathers and my fault. Since you were very little we have taught you to share. It is something we still empathize now that you have a little sister. However. However, I would like to make a slight exception to this rule. Please, when it comes to anything you may bring home from that petri dish we call elementary school, please keep it to yourself. I know you are feeling just fine now after a weekend of resting, but now your father, mother, and sister are all miserable and it is no longer the weekend. So share your toys, but don't share your germs and we will all get along just fine.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Dear Smallest Child
I am going to let you in on a little secret. Listen well little one, as this is a bit of advice that will get you a very long way in your life, especially in this house. If you ask for something from one of us and the answer is no, or if you get in trouble with one of us, make sure this is done out of ear shot of the other parent. This way when you come running to/crying to the second parent we won't already be aware of what is going on. It works much more to your advantage. I know you are only two and still working on perfecting your manipulation of the parental units skills, so heed this little piece of advice and you have a much better chance of success.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Dear Small Children
Let me explain what "play together for a while" means. It does not mean come into my bedroom every 30 seconds. It does not mean that you suddenly must use the bathroom, need a drink, need a snack, need to ask me a question. It also does not mean watching tv or playing on the computer. It means PLAY. TOGETHER. as in with each other in some form of active movement. What does awhile mean? It means I will tell you when I am no longer ready to sell you to the gypsies.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Dear Small Children,
I love you, I really do. However, playing together does not mean I should hear you bickering and yelling from across the house. If you are going to kill each other please do so quietly so I can pretend that you have actually listened to me for once.
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