Some things I did not say while away from my family on book tour

An incomplete list

• Hey hey! Give your brother some space.

• Oh god! Little Beep Beep, do we throw food on the floor?

• That’s right. Where does food go?

• Is your belly full? Then you can tell me, “Mama, I’m all done!” and you don’t need to throw your food on the floor.

• Oh no! Give your brother some space!

• Do you know why he’s upset? That’s right. Do you want to check in with your brother to make sure he’s ok?

• Ok. Let’s clean up.

• No no no no no! If it’s a grown-up bowl please don’t throw it in the sink or it will break. That’s ok. That’s ok, sweetie pie. Ok.

• It’s ok. It’s just a bowl and you’re still learning about bowls. And dropping them.

• Ok who’s ready to play in the living room while mommy cleans the rest of the dishes?

• HEY! I CAN HEAR THAT! PLEASE DON’T TAUNT YOUR BROTHER!

• I CAN HEAR EVERYTHING!

• Guys. Are you respecting each others bodies right now?

• Can you show Little Beep Beep how you can be gentle with your body? Good. Ok. I’m going back into the kitchen now.

• Hi. What are you guys doing?

• Yes, I would love to see your puppet show.

• Ok, sure. I’ll be the Narwhal?

• Sorry, ok, you be the Narwhal. Which one do you want me to be?

• Ok, I’ll be the Jellyfish.

• Ok, Little Beep Beep can be the Jellyfish.

• Ok, I’ll be the watcher.

• Yep sure. I’ll do the “Once upon a time” part. Ok.

• Once upon a time.

• That was so beautiful, my lovin’ guy.

• I love you, too.

• No. I love you more.