Monthly Archives: September 2010

What is this weird emotion I’m feeling?

Parenting

I took Ada to her Pre-K (she won’t let me call it preschool) Open House this morning, we took her book bag full of supplies, and spent the morning in her room getting a feel for the schedule there.

I’ve never been sad the first day of school… in fact, it’s quite the opposite.  I was celebrating 2 weeks ago when Grace and Eli started.  This will be Ada’s third year of preschool, and I’ve never been sad.

Today I was sad.

I’ve had more one-on-one time with Ada than the other 2 combined.   I guess that’s what happens … Read the rest

Wednesday Wit: September 1, 2010

Wednesday Wit
My girls, 2  years ago

Sheri: Where are Grace and Eli?  Did you drive them to school?
Ada: No, I’m not allowed to drive.

Ada: I want the green cup.
Me: Well, how do you ask?
Ada: Please?
Me: Please, what?
Ada: Please… gimme the green cup.
Me: Please, can I have the green cup?
Ada: Yeah.
(oh boy)

Ada saw a billboard for an a/c repair shop, which pictured a really warm cartoon man
Ada: If your hair gets on fire, your face will get really hot and sweaty.  So you should never get your face on fire.

Me: … Read the rest