Who Are You Wearing?
Dressed by Mimi Thanks for our cool clothes! . . .
Ya’ll ready for a show?
The kids have taken to "putting on a show". This is how it usually goes:1. the kids line up the chairs2. Jafta makes us sit down3. Jafta says "Are you ready for a show?" about twenty times. India tries to say it, too, but it sounds more like "Neddy a so?".4. Both kids refuse to sing, dance, or perform in any way that might constitute a "show"Jafta's kind of like the hype man at a rap concert. Or the crowd warmer at a talk show taping. He's just there to get you excited, but that's where it . . .
Dedication
Jafta got a bag of hand-me-downs from one of his good friends, and before I got to preview it, he pulled out a Cars ski vest. He was so excited about this ski vest that he put it on, immediately. Despite the fact that we have no air conditioning, and despite the fact that it was nearly 100 degrees out, he wore it all morning, and insisted on wearing it during his nap, too. I really can't express how hot it was in our house this day. If I had a macro lens I could show you the sweat beading on his . . .
The Mystery of the Missing Nap
For about a week now, India wasn't taking her nap. She would be in there for an hour or so, just laughing and talking. I had a sneaking suspicion something else was going on, but I don't like to go in there because she throws a fit if I don't get her up. But curiosity finally go the best of me, and this is what I found.Looks like India is skipping her nap in favor of trying to moon the neighbors. . . .
When Natural Consequences Go Wrong
I've always been a "natural consequences" kind of mom. I figure that learning things through negative consequences is always more effective than a lecture. You wanna wear your sweatshirt in 98 degree heat? Fine, see how that works for you. You insist on putting hot sauce all over your dinner? Fine, that's what you will eat. Wanna stick your finger in a electric socket? Okay, that one I might intervene on.The other night, we decided to try some natural consequences with India, who was throwing a . . .
Do I Look a Little Lost? (or, how India converted to Islam)
Apparently several people think I need saving. The Jehovah Witnesses have laid off for the moment, but today there was a knock on the door from the neighbor across the street.She came bearing gifts: some outfits for the kids, some Michealangelo inspired bath soaps, a gawdy bedazzled jewelry box, chocolates, and a brand-spankin' new Qu'ran and some educational literature on the Muslim faith. Once again, I was struck with an overwhelming need to let my neighbor know that her religious beliefs were . . .
Generativity vs. Stagnation (why being an aunt is good for the psyche)
According to psychologist Erikson's theories of personality development, age 35 to 55 is the life stage of Generativity vs. Stagnation.Generativity is a strong sense of having "made a mark", being concerned with the next generation, wherease adults that do not feel this develop a sense of Stagnation, feel little connection to others, and generally offer little to society.Having my nephews here this week, Mark and I are really enjoying our attempts at shaping their young lives. It's a good . . .
Broken Vows
Mark is accusing me of breaking my vows to him as a husband. He claims that I promised to never allow our house to look like it had been overtaken with toys once we had kids. He feels betrayed that our living room is looking less like a well-designed space, and more like a daycare center.Mark, I admit. I have failed you. I have not lived up to the expectations that either of us had for our home. When I see the amount of primary colored plastic I have allowed into our living room, I am also . . .
Shared Passions
One of the things I love about parenting is introducing things I am passionate about to my kids. If you know me at all, you know that I am crazy about musical theater. Fortunately, after years of mind-control schemes, my husband is a fan, too. I watched a lot of musicals growing up. (thank you, mom). I especially loved Annie, and it's been fun to see my kids singing and dancing along the movie the way I used to. Today, I showed the kids The Pirates of Penzance, and Jafta really liked it (or . . .
Cousins
Caleb and Alex were visiting last week, so all the cousins got to hang out. They had so much fun together! We are looking forward to visiting them in Seattle next month. . . .
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