We took a little time off for spring break last month. Sigh – make that three months ago. Kids had so much fun sleeping in the same bed together, playing all day, eating ice cream several times a day. Imagine Peri’s disappointment when Monday morning rolled around and she woke up thinking we were playing again, but found me dressed in my work clothes. She smiled hello, then frowned as she asked what I was wearing and then screamed “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” Ha! It’s what we would say if we could!

Everyone Poops

Everyone poops. But girls usually don’t announce it. We have certain etiquette such as leaving an empty stall between you and others in the bathroom if possible. And not blatantly announcing or making noises that would announce what you’re doing in the stall. Well, my little bathroom buddy has been calling me out recently. If Peri has to go to the restroom, I go in with her. If I have to go, she comes in with me. Last week she announced in her loud, almost-3-year old voice “Are you pooping?!” I told her no, in the hopes that everyone else in the bathroom would not know what I was up to.  I tried to quickly flush the toilet, but eagle-eyes Peri announced “Mom! You did poop!” Gee, thanks. Should we walk out front and alert everyone? This has now happened three times to me. I either need to have a talk with this girl, or save my private business for home.

Bad Squirrel

Peri and I were having an evening picnic during Nick's baseball practice last week. She was happily eating her PB&J when she decided she had to pee. So off we went to the bathrooms. I made sure to pack all our food away before we left our blanket. So imagine our surprise to come back and find her sandwich missing. I looked all around and couldn't figure out who would steal her sandwich. Kids? Dogs? And then I saw it. The squirrel eating a sandwich bigger than his head. Peri was so mad and demanded "GET MY SANDWICH FROM THAT SQUIRREL!" Ask her about it now. She'll tell you the entire story.