Tag Archives: conversations with Su
Walking Practice (Free Download)
One of the things that we all know from watching our children is that walking takes a lot of practice. Toddlers get up, take a step, and fall down over and over, and preschoolers also take their share of tumbles … Continue reading
Old and Decrepit!
This was the conversation at lunch today: Su: Mom, how many are you? (she means how old am I, one of her favorite questions) Me: 34 Su: Mom, you are old and decrepit! (wild giggling) Me: No I’m not. F … Continue reading
Why Do I Love to Grocery Shop With My Children?
First of all let me say that I am not a shopper. The thought of going to a store without a list and an efficiency plan is incomprehensible to me. S goes to stores and wanders about looking for … Continue reading
The Power of Positive Thinking…
Yesterday was the last day of a long holiday weekend. We had gathered with friends and neighbors, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The children had played and stayed up late and I could tell that F, who doesn’t really nap … Continue reading
Scales
As I mentioned the other day Su is going through a pink phase. Whenever we go somewhere she is on the lookout for anything pink, the larger the better. Houses, cars and stores are especially appreciated. F, I think, gets … Continue reading
Pink Hair Ribbons
About a month and a half ago I decided it was time to try to potty train Su. She’ll be three in March and can mostly dress herself so I figured she was ready. She was enthusiastic about the idea, … Continue reading