Archive for August, 2005

Great expectations

Why do I ask so much of someone so small? She may be scary-smart, but she’s only three. There’s only so much I can reasonably expect from her.
And the tears she sheds when I am upset with her or disappointed in her. They break my heart and melt me into a puddle, just like the [...]

Published by mothergoosemouse on August 31st, 2005 tagged Miss Goosie, Who me? | 7 Comments »

Who would have thought?

When I was a kid, I was in a gifted program. It was meant to challenge kids who were bored by the general curriculum. My early years in the program were great. We made puppets and put on a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; we held a mock presidential election for the entire elementary [...]

Published by mothergoosemouse on August 2nd, 2005 tagged Professional butt-wiping AKA project management, Round on the ends, high in the middle, Who me?, Youthful indiscretions | Comment now »