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in April 2016
When Pink Leaves You Feeling Blue
Every few days, my six-year-old asks a list of questions about my preferences. They roll off her tongue with practiced ease: “Mama, what’s your favourite number? What’s your favourite animal? What’s your favourite colour?”
If I reply “Pink” to the last question, she wrinkles her nose in horror, “Pink? But that’s for babies.”
Yup, the six-year-old is ...
11 Perfectly Reasonable Responses to Sibling Spats
The half hour before school lets out is designated “me” time. I get my cup of coffee, lose myself in a book, put my feet up, take deep breaths. I gather all the mommy ammo I can get.
I know what’s coming.
(Cue: X-Files like musical score)
They’re out there.
Aaaand… They burst through the door, a jumble of ...
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