Pre-Schooler (ages 4-5)

I Underestimated My Daughter

We always knew Sophia was going to be amazing. Of course, we are parents and she is our daughter, our first gorgeous child. You know. How could she be anything else? Still, I underestimated her. Sophia’s birthday happens to be just 20 days after the kindergarten cutoff here in Charlotte. We have been thinking about this [...]

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How to Prepare a Pre-School Rockstar!

I am a huge fan of pre-school for kids. It’s not that I don’t think I have the skills to prepare my kids for Kindergarten. I am peppy. I can read. I draw pretty well. I totally know my numbers and my alphabet. I can make friends. Still, all of my kids go to pre-school. [...]

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Letting Go, Yet Holding Tight

Sophia my love, 5 years ago you were swimming in my body, just 20 days from being in my arms. 4 years ago you clung to our necks as we swirled you around in the pool and splashed in the ocean. 3 years ago you leapt off the side of the pool, your laugh filling [...]

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Going for Great Lengths

Sophia was born with no hair. Her thin, pale brown childhood locks grow slower than molasses. She longs for long hair and constantly tries to figure out how to make it grow. She had a complex brushing routine in an attempt to become Rapunzel. It was so nice that she wanted to brush her own hair. Then, last week, I [...]

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On Rapunzel, Sunshine, Crying, Dying and Shrinking.

Sophia sat on her bed meticulously brushing her hair. It is finally (and just barely) long enough to braid, and she is certain that regular brushing and a good night’s sleep will bring her the golden, toe length tresses she wishes for. Sophia: Mommy, you just have to brush your hair gently every night to [...]

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