March 8, 2007 by Barbara.

Okay, let’s start with a disclosure. I have only ever watched part of one episode of Supernanny but I think I understand it - some British lady tells parents how to be better at parenting. Now, to my story: In the middle of the night, Leo was bugging me - sticking his furry little face in mine. I finally got up and went to the bathroom, explaining to Leo that I had to go to sleep as I can’t sleep the day away like he does. When I got back to the bedroom, I could hear Reid crying and calling. It seemed that I hadn’t turned the volume up on the monitor high enough. When I got to Reid’s room she was crying hard and saying, “My called you! You no come!” Or something like that, it’s hard to be sure since Reid was sobbing. I’ve since decided that poor Leo was trying to tell me that Reid was calling. Unlike Lassie who could bark when little Timmy was in trouble or the Super Nannies who can speak up, Leo had to get in my face. I’m glad he did. I’m not sure when I’d have heard Reid. She doesn’t get out of bed when she needs me and even if she did, she generally can’t get the door open. We keep it shut for fire safety and also to keep Clio from seeking Reid-pets in the middle of the night. I need to be more careful with the monitor volume.

I hope you all have a Super Nanny when you need one.

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March 8, 2007 by Barbara.

It’s International Women’s Day and I didn’t read any books with strong women characters to Reid. What does that say about me? Instead, we read books in the ABC Box from Discovery Toys. This time, though, Reid read me some of the books while I showered. It was a pretty neat experience, except Reid wanted to keep the shower door open so that I could see the book, causing all sorts of cold air to invade my toasty warm shower stall.

We also read:

• I Need a Valentine! A Lift-the-Flap Story by Harriet Ziefert, the first time I have read it, the book has a questionable message since it says if you want something, you give something - like the exchange is one for one;

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