August 27, 2010
Not my train
But possibly why my train is not here yet.

August 27, 2010
But possibly why my train is not here yet.

August 27, 2010
August 26, 2010
Busy week. No excuse for not blogging, but there it is.
August 24, 2010
It typically starts with some weird question, as it did tonight. I just try to answer what I think he wants to hear, no matter how ridiculous. It keeps him calmer that way.
August 23, 2010
This morning I got on the scale for my weekly torture. I was simultaneously disappointed and breathing a sigh of relief. No change.

August 20, 2010
He does cute things like make syrup smiley faces when we're having pancakes for dinner.
August 19, 2010
Okay, I’ve debated whether or not to write about this. It’s controversial and a bunch of people are fired up about it. But ultimately, I feel I must. Because what is happening in my country right now is scaring the living shit out of me.

August 19, 2010
Well, we're fully into exploring our fashion sense now. I could hear her in her room this morning, rooting around in drawers. I laughed when I heard, "Oh! My tutu! My tutu!" That's what she calls that little purple skirt with ruffles thing. Then she called in to me, "Mommy? Do I have to match?" Oh boy. I told her she's a big girl now and can choose whatever she wants. She skipped out of her room so happy after she got dressed that her smile made the outfit. I can't help but love it, too. I said, "Wow, Zo. Purple and orange. You're so…bright!" She was quick to point out that there is bright yellow on her shirt, too. I wonder if this is how Lady Gaga started.

August 18, 2010
When encouraging your almost-five-year-old daughter to pick out her own clothes, remember to remove the one-size-too-small clothes from the drawer. If you don't, she will pick those items (naturally) and then refuse to change (of course). Then she, and you, end up looking ridiculous. M is freaking out, mumbling something about too-short shorts (they're called Daisy Dukes, sweetie) and how they must be retired immediately.

August 16, 2010
Getting flowers delivered to you at work is the BEST!