Yesterday was a very “2 day” around There’s Just One Mommy’s house. Nothing I did was right in the eyes of my toddler son. Nothing. I made his favorite breakfast – peanut butter toast (he gets that from Mommy). He got angry and shoved it away. “No! Bread!” When I asked him if he wanted […]
Why I Play Princesses
I am not a girly-girl. I never have been. During those “before the new school year” shopping adventures with my mom, I just wanted to get in, and get out. Mom was used to my older sister, who LOVES to try on clothes (word has it she still tries on prom dresses just […]
When You Don’t Recognize Your Own Child…
Ready for another week? Today’s Manic Monday is getting up a little late because we went to the museum… It’s the one I promised last week about our preschooler’s tantrum. Sure, my little preschooler has had her share of tantrums. I remember my birthday 2 years ago – I tried desperately to enjoy the Chinese […]
Yet Another Manic Monday
So, last week I explained why I write Manic Monday posts. Just about the time I hit “publish” on the post, the kids gave me a good taste of a real manic Monday. It started with a puzzle they both were doing. Monkey (our toddler) has a certain piece he likes to put in last […]
Again, Little Ears Pick up Everything!
I took the kids to church by myself this Sunday. Our toddler started having a little fit when I strapped him in his car seat. “Tight! Tight!” he kept screaming. (“Tight” is the new cool word to say lately…) I checked the straps, and they were NOT tight. He does have a habit of wiggling […]