Tag Archives: five year old

I Don’t Have to Listen to You!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Kelly K @ Dances with Chaos

The words every parent dreads hearing. “I don’t think your son would fit at our school.” Even more fun is when they blindside you. The Tackler participated in a Mock School Day at one of the locations we’re considering for … Continue reading →

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Posted in Dances with Chaos, The Tackler | Tagged discipline, family, five year old, frustration, life, parenting | 12 Comments

Code Cracking, Bug Miles, and Eruptive Similes

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Kelly K @ Dances with Chaos

My husband and I used to have a secret code. And by code I mean “spelling words instead of speaking them” when discussing a topic in front of our children filled with the possibility of a potential meltdown if we don’t … Continue reading →

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Posted in Dances with Chaos, Tacklerisms | Tagged family, five year old, funny things kids say, humor, life, parenting | 16 Comments

Desperately Seeking Mr. Miyagi

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Kelly K @ Dances with Chaos

I had “the talk” with my son’s preschool teacher on Tuesday. By “the talk” I mean the hurried one to two minute Sum Up The Tackler’s Behavior For The Day conversation we grab when my son has already exited stage … Continue reading →