The Last Bedtime Story
“I don’t want to read today,” Claire said. “It’s all right, I’ll read to you,” I said. “No, no one will read today,” she said and looked to the short bookcase that sat under the window by her toddler bed. “I’m too tired.” “Me too, so good night then,” I said and stood up from […]
Lettuce and Chocolate Wrap
“Mom, why do I need to eat the salad before the chocolate?” “The dessert comes after the meal, honey.” “So, if I eat this lettuce I can eat a piece of chocolate afterwards?” Claire asked holding a big green leaf over her plate. “If you eat a plateful of lettuce, and tomatoes, and grilled chicken, […]
Claire The Doctor?
“Mom, when I grow up, I want to be a pediatricitian.” “A PEDIATRICIAN, a doctor? Wow, that sounds great, why?” “Mom, did you see the amount of lollypops Dr. Khan has in her office. I bet she can have as many as she wants ALL DAY.” “Well, candy makers live surrounded by all sorts […]
Mommy isn’t my name. Or is it?
“Mommy Toribio Gomes!” Claire said. “Excuse me, what?” I answered. “Mommy Toribio Gomes, I called and called, and you didn’t answer because of whatever you’re reading. So I did like you do. And. It. Worked.” she said triumphantly. “What do I do?” I asked. “You know, like when I don’t listen to you, and you […]
Claire The Paleontologist
C: “Mom, when I grow up, I want to be a paleontologistic.” M: “A PALEONTOLOGIST, really, why?” C: “Seriously mom? They dig in the sand all day looking for DINOSAUR BONES! I saw it on TV. That must be the coolest job ever. And you know what? You can travel with me all over the […]
Sisterly Love
“Mom.” “Hum?” “I know exactly what I want to be when I grow up.” “What?” “I wanna be just like you mommy. I’ll cook delicious food for my family, and after dinner I’ll tell Julie to clean up while I play in the computer. And I won’t go to bed early. No, no, no! I’ll […]