Frameworks for Interpretation

I tend to forget that I took more than a few psychology courses as an undergrad. They didn’t grab me, didn’t hold my attention, didn’t ask the questions I wanted to answer. I wasn’t a stellar student in most of my classes, and the psych ones were no exception. But one class, probably the first, [...]

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Not Yet Spring Happinesses

On some days the mountains over the city seem to rise higher than normal. I haven’t yet figured out what it is, what illusion or trick of the mind does this, but today on the way home was one of those days. The clouds had backed off just enough to give a view of Grouse [...]

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Daycare Bullying Update

I bit the bullet and had the talk with Lori today after Cameron had bounced off to the playroom. It’s easier to chat on drop-off, as pick-up is usually chaotic and noisy.
As expected, it got me nowhere. It’s Cameron’s fault, he cries when they tease him and that makes it worse. All the kids say [...]

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Action Begins

This morning’s topic on our walk and bus ride was what to say when someone is being mean. It didn’t take long before Cameron was firmly saying, “No! That’s mean,” followed by, “I won’t play with you until you’re nice.” We got through the doors at daycare, and I crouched down to help get shoes [...]

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A Good Laugh

I’m composing a note about the daycare situation, but need to share this now.
Cameron came into the kitchen looking woebegone. “I want my daddy,” he said. Okay, we’ve dealt with this before. “I want my daddy. I want my daddy.” I scooped him into my arms, and he kept repeating it sadly, snuggling close.
” I [...]

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