PregnancyFamilyEducation Blogs
July 3, 2008
Pizza and a cookie
On more nights than not, it’s my job to pick up K-Man from his day care/school. There are any number of activities that might come following my securing “the package,” (as he is sometimes referred to around here). These include (as written about) visits to fire stations or the park, skipping rocks and the ever popular (and simple), “I wanna play in the car!” At least once a week, though, we hit K-Man’s favorite restaurant for his favorite meal: “pizza and a cookie” (and milk and salad, but he focuses on the important pieces!). [more]
May 10, 2008
Throwing rocks and skipping stones
From time to time, I’ve been known to complain about the endless “Groundhog Day” cycle that can make up the bulk of our early parenting lives. Routine is especially important for the young'uns, but it gets to be so…routine. But, every now and again, the routine gets a sudden spark of inspiration that can bring new daily anticipation. All of a sudden – the routine becomes so…pleasurable. [more]
