THE KID DID WHAT?

Where's My Halloween candy? “Mom, where’s my Halloween candy?” Jordan asked. "In a safe place," I replied. "But it's mine," Jordan wailed. "I worked hard for that stuff last night." “If I hand over your treat bag, what will you do?” “Eat as many treats as I can.” Jordan grinned. “I’m trying to keep your teeth from falling out," I replied, “and your tummy from aching.” "I'll share with Nike." Jordan's pleading smile was ear to ear. "No, no, sweetie! Doggies can't have chocolat

RULES SCHOOL! When Brittany was a toddler, we spent long nights reading stories before bedtime. Her favorite stories were fairytales... especially the ones with a prince or princess. I would fall asleep as we read and feel her shaking me. "Mommy! Mommy! What happened to the prince?" "Oh," I said, turning the page and brushing the sleep from my eyes. "It's time to go to bed." "Okay, Mommy, but finish the prince story first." When Brittany started school, I remember walking her

I want "BO-O-O-O-O" A huge package arrived at our house one morning. "Mama! Mama!" Shannon, my one-year-old, pointed to the box. "Let's see," I said. We opened the package to find a super-sized version of Pikachu from her Auntie Vivien. Shannon's eyes grew wide and she grabbed the toy while I read the card inside. It was a gift for her big brother, Ryan! Oops! Shannon had already taken ownership of the toy. Her attachment was immediate. "Bo... Bo... Bo," she cooed. She hugged

Did you know fairies live at the beach? "Look, Sissy, a seashell!" Jordan pointed excitedly. "It's beautiful, Jordy." Charli picked up the broken shell, cupping it in her hand. They ran to the edge of the surf and let the water clean off their treasure. They carefully put it in a plastic bucket. A trip to the beach brought wonder to the faces of my twins. I loved seeing them smile as they watched the ocean roar and hunted for trophies in the sand. "Let's look for more," Jorda

Did you know there's a new lion in the pride? "How would you like to go to a play and see The Lion King?" I asked my four-year-old granddaughter. "Yes, please! Yes, please!" Sophie jumped up and down clapping her hands. She had seen the movie over and over. "Do we get to dress up?" Sophie asked. "In fancy clothes," I replied. I decided to spring for the most expensive tickets on the aisle, so we could see the characters entering the theater during the production and cascading

The new layered look is about preparedness! Charli walked into the bathroom as I was putting on make-up. “Are you ready to take me to school,” she asked. I took a look at Charli and a lip pencil careened across my cheek. Heaven help... my two minutes of quiet had ended. I had just chased Charli’s twin brother, Jordan, down the hall after he had grabbed a box of mini pads out of the grocery bag, yelling, “Come look, Sissy... big stickers!” Before I could stop Jordan, he procee