Basic Mom Week in Review - 09/07/15

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

1. While my husband and I were distracted with preparations for her birthday party, my toddler somehow managed to carry her piggy bank from the dresser in her room to the coffee table in the living room, find and open my wallet, and begin transferring the change from my wallet to her piggy bank.

Lesson: I think a career on Wall Street may be in my toddler's future.

2. My 6-year-old and I were doing research on some berries we found on a tree in our backyard. She attempted to ask Siri if you should eat buckthorn berries, but Siri misunderstood.

Lesson: Siri gets a little offended (and kind of sassy) if she thinks you've cursed at her. (Also, upon further research, we discovered that buckthorn berries can have a laxative effect, which is kind of ironic).

3. While out to breakfast, the server brought out all our food with the exception of my toddler's toast. When she set my toddler's eggs in front of her, I said, "What do you say?" (prompting a "Thank you!"). Instead, she said, "Toast!"

Lesson: Assertiveness will not be an issue with this one.

4. I let my 6-year-old do my hair. Here is the result:

Lesson: If you think you've removed all of the clips from your hair, you haven't.

5. My toddler turned 2, and I spent lots of time and energy putting together a Bubble Guppies birthday party for her. In return, she refused to take a decent picture with me, but was pleased as punch to smile sweetly for a picture with a hot dog.