Writing about it always helps

Bella is just like her Momma in so many ways, and perhaps Grandma could have predicted this and maybe even hoped for this as payback.

Today, Bella and I had a disagreement about bringing dried leaves into the house to use for coloring patterns. I suggested she might have better luck with a newly fallen leaf that had not turned crispy. (The nerve!) THEN, I had informed the children that there was no afternoon snack because we were eating dinner earlier tonight. (Oooh, the evil eyes!)

I ran upstairs briefly and returned to the kitchen to find this note with this picture waiting for me.


"daot batr me" (Don't bother me!)
"Its not far" (It's not fair!)
"My Mom seid I hafto Goto My Rom. I throw a Big fit."

This may be why Brian thinks that one little girl is plenty.

Maybe 10 minutes later, Bella returned to the kitchen with signs for her bedroom door. Including translations of "Closed," "Open," "Leave me alone," "Don't hurt my feelings" and "Please knock." She was talking to me again, because she needed my help tying the knots in the string that these signs needed to hang from.

I also can't hold grudges very long.

The Tooth Fairy Arrived!

Last night, the Tooth Fairy visited our home for the first time! Austin finally lost a tooth. At 8, he was somewhat miffed and wondering if he would ever lose a tooth.

Last week the excitement began, and then the worry that it would hurt. But being the brave soul that he is, he pulled it out himself yesterday morning. His smile was so big coming off the bus to give me his announcement -- He was so proud of himself.

I was worried that the Tooth Fairy would forget -- nighttime is a tough time for older minds to remember these things. Then there was the question, "What does the Tooth Fairy bring?" Then, the question, "What if he tries to hide it somewhere as a 'test'?"

The Tooth Fairy got 'delivery jitters', and requested the assistance of her husband. Although removed from the original baggie, the tooth was where it was supposed to be after all, and the gift of 3 speical coins was very well received. Austin knew right away (in the morning dark even) that he had 2 half dollars, it was the gold Sacagawea dollar that threw him. But once he read it's value, he was thrilled and couldn't wait to tell his teacher. (Phew!) His words "And this is just the beginning!"

Happy Day!