My Many Colored Days

When you get to be 40 years old, you think you've got most stuff figured out. You know how to live within a budget, how to avoid pants that make your butt look big and the fastest route to work.

However, becoming a parent for the first time was NOT something I had figured out. I think younger moms have an easier time of parenting because they don't freak-out about getting it "just right". That lovely trait seems to develop the day after your 30th birthday.

This desire to get it just right led me to sign up with Parents as Teachers. I felt better with someone "trained" in child development looking over my shoulder. Someone that could say "Hey, if you keep doing that, you'll end up with a kid that kills kittens."

Gayle, our Parent Educator, is a dream. She suggests inexpensive ideas that help Jude learn and gives great all-around advice.

My latest find "My Many Colored Days" comes from her recent visit. Although not a new book, this beautifully illustrated work about our ever-changing moods is charming. I would even venture to say it is "just right."

Available at Amazon.com

Comments

[lori]

First off, I'm 39 and I have to confess I'm not sure I've really figured out that pants thing. :)

Secondly, I've never heard of that book before and I appreciate the mention. I'm always looking for reading material with a message. Thnaks!

[tawnya]

I must say that my oldest LOVED that book as a baby (she is 5 and still loves it)

Now, her younger sister (9months) gets to hear it and she always is "studying" it. It is a great book (my cover is white though- on both copies)

[toyfoto]

We love this book. It made us fall in love with Dr. Suess all over again.