As always, there are so many parts of this I love. My favorite in this one might be, "Yes, you can apply my very best lipstick to your butt. Yes, you can open up every puzzle box and slowly slide mixed-up pieces into my bra as we watch the music video for Draft Punk’s “Around the World” on repeat." And "say yes with joy."
Love the VEEP reference. Especially because my sister's use of "It's not the plan" drives me up the wall! And I have to say, with all the "no's" saying yes really does bring joy these days. :)
I so appreciate this. I do so much managing of my kids, and managing of my parenting -- and I am not a fan of advice that acts like there are easy answers! That said, I do appreciate tips and tools, and "say yes with joy" is actually very helpful.
it's such a balance right? I usually just cover my ears and go "la la la la" when anyone tries to give me parenting advice but then most of the time there's something I begrudgingly use :)
Saving Chewy for the end. That's an inspired rim shot.
Thanks Chris. I have been told I am the Andrew Bogut of child psychology...
As always, there are so many parts of this I love. My favorite in this one might be, "Yes, you can apply my very best lipstick to your butt. Yes, you can open up every puzzle box and slowly slide mixed-up pieces into my bra as we watch the music video for Draft Punk’s “Around the World” on repeat." And "say yes with joy."
Thanks Patricia :)
Such a great newsletter”episode”( what is it called??) to re read today
Thanks Kate! It's definitely called an episode.
Love the VEEP reference. Especially because my sister's use of "It's not the plan" drives me up the wall! And I have to say, with all the "no's" saying yes really does bring joy these days. :)
I so appreciate this. I do so much managing of my kids, and managing of my parenting -- and I am not a fan of advice that acts like there are easy answers! That said, I do appreciate tips and tools, and "say yes with joy" is actually very helpful.
it's such a balance right? I usually just cover my ears and go "la la la la" when anyone tries to give me parenting advice but then most of the time there's something I begrudgingly use :)