kids
GeekMom’s latest “this is not my child” moment: Tantrum at Target
I don’t know who came up with the phrase “Terrible Twos,” because with my three kids, age three has always been much worse than two. I was reminded of this today, when my three year old daughter had her first humongous public meltdown. It happened like this… This morning, I needed to get some things from my favorite store, Target. I love going to Target. There is a Pizza Hu...
A big difference between GeekMom and GeekDad
First of all, let me say that this story involves throw-up. If you are averse to hearing such a story, please skip to the next post. I don’t want to make you sick! If you’re a parent, chances are you’re over it, so read on… When it comes to parenting, Hubby and I have lots in common. All the important things. However, one of the places we differ is in the treatment of sick ...
Kids are sooo funny!
A recent conversation I had with my kindergartener went something like this… Punkin: Mommy, why is your belly so floppy? Me: Well, Mommy had three babies. Remember when Mommy’s belly was big like a balloon? When the baby was inside? Well, when the baby comes out, Mommy’s belly is like a balloon with no air inside, and that is why it’s floppy. Punkin: Oh. (giggles) Yes, the ...
GeekMom’s Quick Tip: Shake, Shake, Shake!
Here is a funny story I had to share. My kindergartener recently had trouble getting his fingers all the way into his gloves before going out to the bus stop. He insisted there was something in there! I said, “Just try again,” because sometimes that works… He tried jamming his fingers into the gloves, but they wouldn’t go all the way in. So, being a good mother, I turned th...
