When I grow up..

Caitlin has always been a little taller than average for her age.

One day she came up to me all serious and asked “Daddee, am I tall?”

“Yes darling, you are considered tall for your age. Why?”

“I heard Grandma and Mummee telling their friends and say that I am tall.. and I don’t like when they laugh [...]

How to be a Big sister to a little brother…

I am kinda struggling with this one.

Caitlin, in general is sweet to her younger brother Caleb. Since she was able to walk, she’d been fascinated by other humans her size. So, I guess it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that she is so, to her little brother.

However, having been the only child for [...]

Doing stuff with the kids..

If you have nieces or nephews, you will forever see them in a certain light. By this I mean; let’s take my perspective on these particular niece-nephew brother-sister.

This niece was one that was rather colic. I actually avoided going near her fearing I’d make her cry, cos she’d cry at high decibels and long periods. [...]

When it also replays in her dreams…

Daddee, I had a dream last night

What did you dream about?

I don’t wanna tell you…

It’s okay, I won’t laugh- you know you can tell Daddee anything; and Daddee won’t laugh.

Okay. I dreamt about that girl from Bee Movie…

Vanessa?

Yeah…

What was she doing, in your dream?

Nothing, she was just standing there…

“… Sugar.. do do do do do [...]

Daddee, I am sad…

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In the dark we chatted quietly- Caleb was sleeping soundly only 2+ feet away on our super king size bed.

We talked about her day, in school, what she learned, whether she went during the day, if it was hard, “Did you drink enough water?” and her diet.

Then it was time to sleep ‘cos it [...]