Blogs about: Life As A Kid
Featured Blog
And so, four years on
This magical little girl has given me, given Taxman, a full term in office. Four years. Of course, we weren’t elected. She didn’t choose us. And heaven help us, this regime is nothing clos… more »
One Tired Ema
And so, four years on
— 11 comments
onetiredema wrote 2 weeks ago: This magical little girl has given me, given Taxman, a full term in office. Four years. Of course, w … more »
Well, it's better than a lump of coal
— 4 comments
onetiredema wrote 3 weeks ago: I mentioned to Miss M that I had to get a birthday present for her friend Y, who is also turning fou … more »
Sweet Tart
— 5 comments
onetiredema wrote 1 month ago: Yesterday afternoon, I heard AM crying a particular cry. It means that Miss M is bothering him in so … more »
Two, take two
— 12 comments
onetiredema wrote 2 months ago: Cake Presents Sweet dreams with a fuzzy friend It hasn’t always been easy, but now he makes … more »
Not quite ready for "minimal supervision"
— 3 comments
onetiredema wrote 3 months ago: Thanks for your helpful comments on Wednesday’s post. Here’s something lighter for your … more »
Life Lesson #266: Time moves at its own pace
— 1 comment
onetiredema wrote 3 months ago: Yesterday evening, from the bathroom: “Abba, Ema! Is Shabbat over?” Chorus of every adul … more »
Life Lesson #1087, courtesy of One Tired Ema
— 7 comments
onetiredema wrote 3 months ago: While shopping at that child-friendly mecca, Trader Joe’s, my wee ones demanded that I make go … more »
Truly, the least of my problems
— 8 comments
onetiredema wrote 4 months ago: Meet Sprouty. He is a lima bean, lovingly sprouted and planted in a tissue-paper decorated juice co … more »
Ghostwriter
— 2 comments
onetiredema wrote 4 months ago: Our neighbor and Miss M’s pal, Ariella (of “Ay-ya-ya!” fame), is a frequent visito … more »
Best friends share (almost) everything
— 4 comments
onetiredema wrote 5 months ago: We had sleepover company for Shabbat, friends who have moved a few states north. Their daughter, D, … more »
That's starFISH to you (an open letter)
— 2 comments
onetiredema wrote 5 months ago: Dear Mr. Retiree Volunteer, It’s very nice that you volunteer your time at the Maritime Aquari … more »
Copycat
— 7 comments
onetiredema wrote 5 months ago: My little boy. So much to say, but no words.* I love him even when he throws his trains. And legos … more »
I can't wait until Miss M has a 3-year-old of her own
— 5 comments
onetiredema wrote 6 months ago: Assuming she wants one! Then I will tell her the following story. If she doesn’t find it funny … more »
"Monday already?" and musings on vanity
— 4 comments
onetiredema wrote 6 months ago: Like RevDrMom, I found myself quite disoriented over the past 10 days or so without the usual moorin … more »
Revisionist history
— 3 comments
onetiredema wrote 7 months ago: Miss M got sent home from school yesterday because her eyes were provoking a lot of discussion. A t … more »
Not quite there
— 6 comments
onetiredema wrote 7 months ago: It seems like age 3, so far, has been All About the Big Concepts. Potty? Check. Following directions … more »
Baby Oedipus Rex
— 3 comments
onetiredema wrote 7 months ago: Yes he loved his mother like no other. His daughter was his sister and his son was his brother. [ed. … more »
Miss M's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day
— 4 comments
onetiredema wrote 8 months ago: Seriously. Breakfast took an hour as she dawdled over yogurt with Cheerios. She likes them separatel … more »
Hilarity ensues
— 5 comments
onetiredema wrote 8 months ago: Parenting in the age of Moxie is a whole new ballgame. It’s 95% blessing, 5% curse. So you kno … more »
