On 4 way stops and being at home with a 3-year-old

There are about 56 kazillion 4-way stops around here. It's quite irritating. Not because I don't appreciate a good 4-way stop, but because no one seems to understand the rules around them and how to keep them running smoothly.

Here are the rules to 4-way stops in case you were wondering or would be categorized as "4-way stop challenged".

1. Whichever vehicle stops first has priority.


2. If two vehicles stop at the same time, priority is given to the vehicle on the right.


3. If three vehicles stop at the same time, priority is given to the two vehicles going in opposite directions.

So now you know. On to other things.

Many of you can relate to the joys of being at home with a 3-year-old. I have to say...Seth and I are starting to enjoy each others company again. I think for all my kids this happened about when they turned 3. It was a milestone that meant finally being able to take them (some) places again.

Places I WILL NOT take a 3-year-old are department stores and the like. Too many rounders of clothes to hide in. Way too stressful. When Rachel was little--if I HAD to take her to a department store--I would get a helium balloon for her and tie it to her wrist. That way she could explore and I always knew where she was. We were both happy. The boys would scream if I tied a balloon to them, so we had to abort the practice.

Anyway, my days are fun with Seth right now. I would be lying if I said I didn't daydream about his preschool in Houston--Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9-2:30. What a joy. But I am happy with my Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-3. At least I can get a little reprieve. I'm just going to have to work out other things for volunteering at the school. Although after last year, I think I'll ease my way in. I need a break.

One last thing on Seth. Many of you are aware of his undying love for the Alphabet. It's still going strong. Often he likes to try to make letters with his body. Well, today he said, "Mom, look what I can do. I'm an 'A'!" and then he proceeded to pull his underpants down to about his knees with his legs stretched out.

And yes in deed he was an 'A'. I just hope he doesn't try to show his class that trick during his "share time" at pre-school today.

Have a happy Thursday.