We sing as we walk, these days. The tots are really enjoying our circle times. Little Noah in particular will raid the instrument bin and approach with a bell or a shaker or a tambourine. “We si… more →
It's Not All Mary PoppinsMaryP wrote 1 month ago: We sing as we walk, these days. The tots are really enjoying our circle times. Little Noah in partic … more →
MaryP wrote 2 months ago: Two little diapered butts toddle by. The stench is eye-watering. “Noah, do you have a poo? … more →
MaryP wrote 5 months ago: The fumes in the room are eye-watering. I dispense with the foulness under Noah’s small bottom … more →
MaryP wrote 9 months ago: I found a recipe for finger paint online the other day… Here’s what it looks like, thick … more →
MaryP wrote 10 months ago: Emily is wearing a straw-and-fabric-blossom lei around her neck. “Come here, Timmy, and you ca … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: Are those what you think they are? Yes. Yes, they are. Just when you thought potty-training had quit … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: Picture two sweet elderly ladies, of the generation that values good manners and gentle civility. Th … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: A True Story. A family has all come down with some sort of stomach bug. They’re losing stuff f … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: It’s a Potato Head extravaganza at Mary’s! By virtue of diligent garage-scale scouring, … more →
Didina wrote 1 year ago: Junior doctors across the UK are being warned the competition they will face this year for specialis … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: “Why do you have a garden on your porch, Mary?” The children are very impressed by the r … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: Nigel has taken a tumble. Normally he recovers pretty quickly from these things, but he’s very … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: “Here, Mary! This is for you!” Nigel, Timmy, Emily and I are building a tower in the kit … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: Poop, poop, poop. It’s all about poop at Mary’s these days. Despite earlier enthusiasm, … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: I’m not the most methodical of people. Well, in some respects I am: with children’s beha … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: I’ve got a new post up over at Mid-Century Modern Moms. All you ever wanted to know about your … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: I was not born with three arms. Contrary to the children’s beliefs, I do not have an extra eye … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: Hello, there! You’re welcome to come on in, but keep your voices down, okay? My head’s a … more →
MaryP wrote 1 year ago: “Emily won’t be in again today. She just can’t shake this th–” A cough … more →