Not enough time

The Question
Sophie--I am constantly running around like a crazy woman and I never seem to have enough time. Any time management tips for me?

The Answer
1. Get a little rest.
2. Drink hot cocoa.
3. Go outside.
4. Have a sleepover.
5. Eat cookies and drink milk.
6. Hold your buddy.
7. Play with your sister.

Trouble Sleeping

The Question:
Hi Sophie. Sometimes I have a hard time falling asleep. Do you have any suggestions of great ways to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep? Thanks.

From Michael

The Answer:
Close your eyes...or someone will bite you. [Anything else?] A snack! [What snack?] Raisins.

Play work vs. Team work

The Question:
Sophie - Thank You - Can you clarify the "playwork teamwork" portion of your message?

The Answer:
You put them together and they play. [Anything else?] Wolly wolly wolly polly. Ha ha ha.

Working mom-preneur?

The Question:
Sophie--I have my own small business and a 3 year old. I constantly wonder if I will ever be successful at either one let alone both. Do you have any suggestions on how to manage either more effectively?

from Laura

The Answer:
Play work. Teamwork. So she can do privacy. [Anything else?] I was telling you a joke. Come on, Mommy.

Sophie's stress reduction tips

The Question:
Hi Sophie,
My son is teething and I'm looking for daycares to send him to before I go back to work in the new year. This is all making me a bit stressed out. Do you have any suggestions to help me relax?

The Answer:
Let the baby grow and he can play playdough and he can ride on my surfer board. And then he can eat Cheetos.

Lost and Profound

Here is a thought that Sophie shared with us yesterday:

"Skeletons match vanilla ice cream."

And today, she came out of her bedroom looking like this:

Bunny Astronaut was born.

Tummy trouble

The Question:
Hi Sophie.
I like to eat, but often after a meal - big or small - my tummy is upset. What do you think is wrong? Do you have any suggestions on how to continue eating what I like but avoiding the upset tummy?

The Answer:
Um...give it away. [Give what away?] A meal away. Give it away to the bakery and then throw it in the trash.

How to keep nieces entertained?

The Question:
Hi Sophie. I am going to be taking care of my nieces next week. for 5 days. they are ages 5, 7, and 10. I don't want them to get bored, and i don't want to go crazy. How should i keep them entertained?

from kt

The Answer:
Play. And clean up!

A present for a 6-year-old boy...

The Question:
Hi Sophie - I am going to a birthday party this weekend for my 6 year old nephew. I need to bring a really great present for him. Do you have any awesome ideas of a gift for a boy that age? Thanks in advance...

from Michael

The Answer:
A bird! A tweety bird! [Why?] Because he's so funny. [Who?] The little boy. [Any other ideas?] A book. [What book?] A writing book with a picture of sandwich on it. . . Is that a funny thing?

To buy or not to buy?

The Question:
Sophie- We have a 10+ year old Subaru that I think is going to crap out on us. I know that right now is a good time to buy a new car. But really, should I spend the money? Will I regret it in 6 months when everyone I know is laid off. Or will I appreciate such a nice car to live in?

from Zan

The Answer:
Is Zan your friend? Do you have cousins? [Redirect to question] Yes! And he can drive it home and it will go through the door like my boat. Vroom vroom vroom.

Wedding Dress Blues

The Question:
Sophie--I just got married two weeks ago. I wore a beautiful white bridal gown that I love, but, alas, now I don't know what to do with it. I worry people will think I'm weird if I wear it to the store, to yoga, to the dentist. What should I do?

from Emily C.

The Answer:
Drive, drive, drive in your dress and go to the wedding. Then go home and play, like dress up, and have a tea party!

Welcome...to Sophie!

Welcome
It's a new day! We have a new president elect. And he's not a dick! But since Barak Obama will be busy and will no longer be available to offer counsel on life's important matters, I thought I would offer up the services of my daughter, Sophie.

Instructions
I know you have questions. We all do. So I invite you to share yours:

1. Send in a question/concern via the comments section
2. I will consult the guru
3. I will post her response
4. Your problems will be solved
5. You are finally happy

About Sophie
Sophie is an outspoken three-and-a-half-year-old who attends preschool where she enjoys painting, picking unripe tomatoes and playing with Cuddles The Bunny. Sophie loves princesses, Polly Pockets and candy and in her free time she likes to dress up as a princess, have tea parties and play princess video games online. Sophie lives in Seattle with her mother, father, baby sister, Ava, and dog, Hazel.