I had to bribe my kid this morning. She wanted to do a tickle fight. I hate being tickled. Hate it. I causes me anxiety. I think I’ll blame my brother, who is older and I’m sure tortured me as a kid.

So I told Elle that if she made and brought me a cup of coffee I’d do a tickle fight with her. Yes, I’m *that* mom. Bribe my kid for quality time and memories.

Anyhow, my kid is a doll and quickly agreed. Not only did she bring me coffee, she also brought me a cute note.

Note stated: YOUR THE BEST!

My first response was, “Awwwww, so sweet. I love you.”

My next response was, “Oh honey, let me show you something.”

And the note became a spelling lesson.

You are = You’re

Here’s proof that I’m a horribly critical mom!

Please use a mirror to look at the image. Image also shows that I can’t get my iPhone to send emails and I had to use my MacBook Pro Photo Booth to snap the shot. And Photo Booth apparently only takes photos backwards. My kid DOES NOT write her words backwards. She’s not that talented.

Tags: kid, notes, spelling

This morning I packed a lunch for both Elle and myself.

Elle followed my (sporadic) tradition of including a note on a napkin. Today she did this while I wasn’t looking and stuffed it into my lunch bag.

She makes my heart smile. Every damn day. So full of unconditional love.

Here are my thoughts in return: Dear Elle, thanks for teaching me that you can never give enough love, hugs and kisses everyday to the loved ones in your life.

Please notice the SDSU lunch bag…that conveniently fits a six pack of beer inside. I know, I used it for something way less fun. Except that sugar free pudding. That stuff must have crack in it. And the berries are divine too. Off to get my fix.

Tags: kid, love, lunch

My toilet papers loves me…

And so does Elle…

I got coffee delivery!

I got breakfast in bed.

All because I’m loved. By the most beautifully talented 10 year old I know.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you all!

However you choose to have love surround you.

Tags: love, Valentine's Day