Critter Chronicles
Critter Conversations
Critter Conversation #54: Airport Security
A severe cold front came barging over the mountain range this weekend, and though we got merely a dusting of snow in our area, temperatures were very low; Brenna’s district delayed the school day by two hours. This of course meant that The Critters woke up even earlier than they normally do. The three of … Continue reading
Critter Conversation #53: I Don’t Know How I Feel About His Plans
After eating Brenna’s birthday dinner of lasagna roll-ups, salad, and crescent rolls: Anthony: “Mommy, I love everything you cook for dinner.” Me: “You know, if you keep complimenting the ladies like that…” Ant interrupts: “I’m never going to have a girlfriend. Or get married.” Me: “Not even when you’re thirty?” Ant: “Nope. I’m gonna live … Continue reading
Critter Conversation #52: Ninjas
I love, love, love age four. Everything that I couldn’t stand about age three is almost completely gone, and in its place is this delightful child who is constantly observing, discussing, and questioning the world around him. He takes in his surroundings, processes them, and spits them back out in his own special way. Just … Continue reading
Critter Conversation #51: When He Grows Up
Brenna was assigned her first school project earlier this month: to read a specific book and then create a “quilt” square out of papers to highlight its selling points. Because she reads independently now, instead of listening to her read it aloud (or reading it to her, as was suggested) I had her take notes … Continue reading
Critter Conversation #50: Dino Mama
{From a previous Facebook status update}: Anthony: “Mommy, when you had Brenna did she grow in your belly? Like this?” pointing to a picture on his placemat at the table. Me: “Yes, but you do know I’m not a T-Rex, right?” Anthony: “Oh yeah, that’s right. I forgot.”
Critter Conversation #49: I Love; I Love You; I Love You My Puppy
Anthony and I were on our own Saturday night. Tony was working at the office overnight and Brenna was attending a sleepover at a friend’s house. I’ve spent many nights and weekends alone with both kids, but not many with just one or the other. This was new for both of us. He was upset … Continue reading
Critter Conversation #48 : On SpongeBob and Life Lessons
Anthony, calling to me from the bathroom where he was… thinking: “Mommy, why don’t you let us watch SpongeBob?” Me: “Well, I don’t think it’s a very good show for your brain.” Silence for a minute. Anthony: “But my brain likes SpongeBob.” Me: “Yes, but I like for you to watch shows that teach you … Continue reading
Critter Conversation #47: Miss Independent
Brenna’s school is just under half a mile from our house, an easy ten minute walk when Anthony is in the stroller (fifteen if he’s walking). Based on what I’ve seen of the carpool lane walking her there and home is will be faster than driving. On her first day of school I walked her … Continue reading
Critter Conversation #46: Fired
The Critters are eating a snack at the dining room table in the other room while watching TV. Everything is quiet as Anthony walks into the office where I’m sitting in front of the computer. “Mommy, you’re fired,” he says calmly. This statement is completely out of left field. I stick my lower lip out … Continue reading
Overheard #45: My Apologies, Adam
For my birthday last month Tony bought tickets for the two of us to see Maroon 5 and Train in concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater. The concert was last week and I’ll write more about that another day, but ever since then I’ve been more infatuated with them than usual and am quick to point … Continue reading
