Unfinished Dad

Sometimes I'm Bombaloo

Children's books come and go.  Most last no more than a few reads.  Some manage to reel in the little ones for a little while longer with shiny foil pages and crinkly animal tales.  And some intrigue parent's with deeper meanings that are out of reach for kids.  But every now and then a book reaches the whole family.  It resonates with them and speaks to the lives they lead.

In our house that book is Sometimes I'm Bombaloo by Rachel Vail.  If you have a "spirited" two-year-old, the story speaks for itself.  I would be remiss if I didn't mention the spot on illustrations of Yumi Heo though.  They breath life into the character of Annie, I mean Katie Honors.

Dear Dentist, This Is Annie. Good Luck.

Annie's first dentist appointment is today.  I'm not convinced it's time and I'm not convinced she will keep it cool.  Many years ago, my wife was asked never to return to her family dentist due to her constant meltdowns.  And Annie and my wife are more similar than I thought possible given their 27 years of separation.

In an oddly prescient coincidence, I give you this post from Sweet Juniper this morning.