One morning, when the Child was five, she followed me around the house. The sort of following where she practically pressed up against me as I went about my routine: Brushing my teeth? Five-year-old smooshed at my side. Washing my face? Five-year-old face mashed up against mine. Finally, in a fit of exasperation, I asked her what she was doing: “I’m watching you, Mama. I’m learning ... Continue Reading
What are *your* pink gloves?
Right before Thanksgiving, during the most convenient possible time of year, our dishwasher died. It suddenly & irrevocably refused to close. I couldnt fix it, the Tornado couldnt fix it, the Traveling Husband wasnt around to fix it & the plumber (who was here visiting for a different broken-stuff reason) was irrationally pissed & frustrated he couldnt fix it. I share this ... Continue Reading
Viewer Mail. The childish edition.
MizFit, you mention your Tornado a lot but never talk about how you encourage her to be fit and healthy. Then yesterday you had a video where you talked about her not liking sugar. Id love to have some tips on getting my son not to love sugar and to exercise more. he's five. THANKS!!!!! (I think that the emailer was referring to this video when she referenced my Tornado not liking sugar. ... Continue Reading