life with short people - She Laughs at the Days

I am a complete failure

We are on our way to the laundry room. The girl lingers at the door, clearly ready to make a bolt for […]

The Boy kneels on the floor sobbing, surveying what used to be an entire fort for his army guys to defend, complete […]

“Mama. Mama. Mama,” she calls, “Just one more thing.” My hand hovers on the doorknob, poised for escape. On the other side […]

We both look like children in this photo. Eight just seems so old. Only two years away from being a tween. Gah! […]

Boy: No I’m not 7, I’m 18. Girl: [immediately] That means you’re old enough to get married. (Imagine dreamy tones as she […]

It has come to my attention of late that the bras I bought a year ago are no longer doing the job […]

Do not for a second imagine that just because I am not posting that all is quiet and peaceful here at casa […]

We have a friend over for lunch. During the meal we are talking about our plans to go swimming afterward. “Me want […]

I felt a bit of a pang as I looked at the beloved bright orange dress lying in the trash can one […]

My kids are coughing, a lot. The Girl coughs so hard in the middle of the night that she occasionally vomits. They […]