M.D. Sheets
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Jun 27
Fast Thinking
Again with the cookies. I’m starting to think Five needs a 12 step program. This is not a new policy. 10:00 am the other day and she was already asking for cookies. I, of course, said, “We haven’t even had lunch yet.” Then I remembered that she had also opted out of breakfast. So, I …
Jun 18
giant cat in a suit
I noticed something the other day that we all know, but it’s more fun on kids. We all have our areas of expertise and then those areas where we aren’t such experts. For instance, although Five is under the impression that I use a razor to scrape soap off my legs, she knows all the …
Jun 06
Sawed-off Broomstick
A few days ago Five came bumping her way into my bedroom swinging a sawed off broomstick in all directions—and walking with her eyes shut tight about half of the time. Of course I rushed to disarm her even before I asked what she was doing. Come to find out she was playing Robin Hood …
Jun 06
Socks by Beverly Cleary
Review Almost 40 years old, this book is timeless. The reading level is 9-12 years old and the book is great for kids of that age, especially if they like cats. But as a read together book, Socks is perfect for even the smallest children. This book is on my mind right now because a …
Apr 06
“Mu-hu-ha-ha-ha!”
You know how cartoon villains act? The gestures, voices, plot-exposing orations. We were treated to a mini, real life, performance the other day. We were at my mom’s house for Sunday dinner which was still being prepared, and Five (years old, that is) came in and asked me for a cookie. When I didn’t give …
Mar 22
book signing
This weekend I have my first book signing at my local library along with four other local authors. Naturally I am very excited, and anxious to do a good job. I have been contemplating all that it means for a few days and some aspects had started to worry me a little. Now my library …
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