Goldfish

Goldfish

Maddie told her teacher that “Joseph is not fond of goldfish crackers.” This is true…and confusing for Maddie, who considers goldfish crackers a staple.
Dinner Games

Dinner Games

Noah has a game he’s started at dinner, to see who can go the longest without spilling anything off his or her plate. Competition is fierce. Noah: “Maddie, remember, you can’t let any food get off your plate.” Maddie: “Daddy, how am I...
Maddie Reads

Maddie Reads

Maddie comes running in, very excited. “Guys! Want me to read you my book?” “Yes!” Joseph and I say. “Ok,” Maddie says, “But I’m going to need a little help because, well, I can’t read.”
Grandma’s Eyes

Grandma’s Eyes

I got this note, and a recap too, from Maddie’s teacher Ms Vicki (yes, that’s her perfect handwriting)… Maddie shared with her friends at lunch today, “My grandma as two black eyes.” Ms Vicki asked what color her eyes were before and...
A Holy Book

A Holy Book

Me, opening a library book: Ewe, this books smells. Maddie: Let me smell. (Sniffs.) It smells like God. Me: What?! What does that mean? Maddie: God. (She points to the ceiling.) Well, God’s breath. It smells like God’s breath. Me: Does that mean it smells...
Princesses

Princesses

Maddie is naming all the princesses on her placemat. There’s Princess Beauty, Caralina, Scarlo, Princess Kiwi, Evie, Steve Wonderland, Curly Hair, Eva and Eva (there’s two Evas). And of course the mommy princess (which I remind her is the queen): Queen...