How many times a day do you hear the words, “Mom can you…?”
Regardless of what my kids need or want, whether or not they can get it themselves, or whether or not they easily can ask another adult for help, they always, always, always ask me first. And nine times out of 10, the first three words out of their puerile mouths are, “Mom, can you…?”
Just something else for us to worry about. This one will probably cause some controversy. Check the comment thread regularly. Feel free to jump in and add yours.
Yes, U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler inspired my column this week. What are kid movies that you wouldn’t mind seeing on a long flight?
I felt like I was suffocating. Worst case scenarios spun through my head. I remembered reading that in abduction situations, the first three hours are crucial.
Read my Mountain Xpress column here.
