The Great Duplo War of 2015

I'm happy to report that The Great Duplo War of 2015 ended today when the toddler side unexpectedly capitulated after 3 days of a tense stalemate in which neither side was willing to concede any ground. #witsend #smallvictories #youwillnotoutlastus

On February 24, 2015

"Don't spin around mommy!

You might get busy!"

Bargaining

H somewhere picked up the skill of bargaining? Is this instinctive?!? H: I want 5 magazines. M: 1 magazine is enough. H: 5. M: 1. H: 3. M: 2. H: 3. M: Gah, ok, 3. #issheforreal #gettinghardertostayonestepahead

On February 18, 2015 

Just Like You Make Pancakes for Me

H playing with Baby Susie this morning: "I want to make her pancakes just like you make pancakes for me." #heartmelting #gettingoutwhatyouputin

On February 14, 2015 

We'll Do That on Sunday

As proud as I am of her recent language development, there's something kind of unnerving about the moment your kid starts using the days of the week in conversation, as in "Not tomorrow, mommy, we'll do that on Sunday." #growinguptoofast #whatsaweekend

On February 13, 2015