The walk to school
One of the highlights of my day is getting to walk Annabella to and from preschool. There are many monotonous parenting chores (baths, for example) that I'm sure I will look back fondly on, but for now I'm just not that into. Walking Annabella to school is something I can appreciate right now. Don't get me wrong, it's not always idyllic. Yes, sometimes we walk hand-in-hand having serious conversations about why some weeds are more beautiful than some flowers. But sometimes I will ask her an innocent question, like "how was school?" and she will shout, "I'm not talking to you!" and then run as far ahead of me as possible. I don't mind this. It's her way of dealing with school and separating herself from me. (Or so said some online advice column I read somwhere.) Plus, I find it mildly amusing to watch her sulk at the corner like a teenager while she waits for me to catch up because she knows she still can't cross the street by herself.
You are a great mother! I know who you are by your tv personality back on TSS. Leo has you on one of his link pages. I am a father of 4 and catch myself taking in your posts from time to time. My youngest daughter will be 4 this weekend and I'm also looking for that perfect gift. I'll be watching the suggestions closely! Thank you for sharing your experiences as I feel they are full of wonderful insight.... good luck to you.
Posted by: Greg | March 23, 2007 at 05:21 AM
I keep thinking to send you to the Learning Express, but taking three children into a store while you shop for their gifts is probably NOT what you want to do! I find that LE has great age appropriate things for my kids.
At 7 and 10, I am knee deep in the various Lego products. That's all they ever ask for.
Posted by: Suzanne | March 23, 2007 at 06:10 AM
My kids still love Legos (they are 15 and 17). Learning Express is a great place. Lots to choose from there. Happy birthday to your beautiful children, Megan.
Posted by: Vicki (zmama) | March 24, 2007 at 10:31 AM