The Longest Shortest Time

We Can’t Stop: Holiday Edition 2013

What we play with together; what she plays with on her own. And how they are often the same things.

Breaking Toddler Logic Loops

Sasha has reached an age where she can request her own playdates. It’ll go down like this: She’ll ask to play with a certain kid, usually a girl. She’ll be nearly hyperventilating with excitement to see that kid. And then she and the kid will spend almost the entire time arguing. Arguing over what blanket […]

Saved By Duck Sauce

We talk a lot on LST about struggles in parenthood. Okay, that’s all we talk about. But sometimes I feel like such a genius. Yesterday, for example, I was trying to cook dinner and Sasha kept opening this drawer that isn’t easily childproofable. There’s nothing super dangerous in there—just spices—but still, I don’t want her […]

Sound Is the Blood Between Me and You

On a recent trip to my parents, Sasha wanted to listen to one song and one song only: “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” But not the version you know. She likes the cover by Al Green from the album Green is Blues. As much as I enjoy our Music Together classes, this need to […]