Dear Son, If I wanted a bath, I would put you to bed first. If I wanted a bath, I would run the water nice and hot, have a tea and my book and soak in the peace and serenity around me. If I wanted a bath, I wouldn't be in my pajamas, which are now kinda… Continue reading Splish! Splash! Only one of us needs to take a bath.
Dear Son, Right, so it's my duty to help teach you the ways of life and to help you become the best you can be. Or something like that anyways. So let's take this opportunity to talk about table manners, or in your case, extreme lack of them. My concern isn't for right now really… Continue reading Please sir, can I have some more? I’ll fit it in the other cheek…
Dear Son, So, hopefully you've had some time to adjust to the idea that you will soon no longer be the sole Ruler of Mommy and Daddy but will have to share the title. I'm sure you're still thrilled but we still have a ways to go yet so in the meantime can you... Stop climbing on my stomach,… Continue reading Tips that may save your life.
Dear Son, You may have noticed some changes around here over the past couple of months. Some subtle ones like my lack of energy and weeping spells and some not so subtle like my increasing stomach size and "Slip 'N Slide" vomiting episodes. You think this is crazy? Well you ain't seen nothing yet my… Continue reading Change is a good thing. January 19, 2017
Dear Son, I can't even begin to think how scarred for life you are after this morning. I hope you are too young to remember as I'm not going to be able to afford the therapy. What you witnessed this morning all over your toys, down the hall and in the bathroom was something called… Continue reading Slip ‘N Slide. January 15, 2017
Dear Son, When did you become such a big boy? You are basically completely self-sufficient now and sadly you really don't need your mama. Cheerios for breakfast? "I got this Mom". Coffee table and couch scaling? "I got this Mom". Grabbing some cash to go shopping? "I got this Mom". Well I guess I'll go grab my… Continue reading Mr. Independent. January 12, 2017
Dear Son, Ask me "What's That?" One more time. Come on, I dare you. Love Mommy, xox Without prompting ask your kid these questions, and write down EXACTLY what they say. Pieter: Age 15 Months What is something I say a lot? What's That? What makes me happy? What's That? What makes me sad?… Continue reading What’s That? December 31, 2016
Dear Son, No. This is not a toy, a game or a fun way to pass the 5 seconds that I have my back turned. This is a toilet paper dispenser. I'm not going to get into its purpose right now, but am actually hoping one day you will learn how to properly use one.… Continue reading Not a toy. December 28, 2016
Dear Son, As you may have noticed, our morning routine is slightly more rushed now that I'm back at work and you're going to Oma's. While I try to make the experience fun and relaxing for you it's not always possible. However, this could be more achievable with your help... 1. Try to refrain from… Continue reading You need to understand that I am not a morning person. December 14, 2016
Dear Son, What can I say? Every day I learn something new from you. Such as the fact that meals tastes better when thrown onto then eaten off the floor. Here I was always so closed-minded in that department worrying about unimportant things like cleanliness. THANK YOU for helping me see the error of my… Continue reading Thank you for opening my mind. November 23, 2016
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