Basic Mom Week in Review - 08/16/15

5 Things That Actually Happened This Week and the Lessons I Learned

1. My 6-year-old set this Barbie out with my birthday presents to represent me. I asked what the brush she's holding meant, and she said, "It's a broom because you're always sweeping the kitchen."

Lesson: Apparently, not all my hard work goes unnoticed.

2. My toddler was using her washcloth to clean random things in the kitchen after dinner. She made her way to my feet, and this conversation ensued:

Husband: Oh, are you cleaning Mommy's feet?

Toddler: Yeah!

6-year-old: You do not want to do that, Sister. Mom has gross feet.

Lesson: I should spend less time sweeping the kitchen and more time taking care of my feet.

3. I caught my 6-year-old making moves on her friend:

Lesson: I'm in trouble.

4. This conversation with my toddler after reading "The Incredible Book Eating Boy" by Oliver Jeffers:

Me: Should we eat books?

Toddler: Noooo.

Me: What should we eat?

Toddler: Hot dogs!

Lesson: Well, at least she knows not to eat books.

5. My 6-year-old and I were playing with some new dolls. I asked what we should name this one, and she said, "Cocktail."

Lesson: For some reason my daughter associates short curly red hair and bluish green eyes with the word, "cocktail." Hmmm . . .