Empty Those Pockets - Coburn, Joann

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Résumé :
What on Earth could you learn about your sons in the laundry room other than they are messy eaters, play rough and tumble, or have slid through bases in white baseball pants on a red clay field? Delightfully entertaining, with a splash of wisdom along the way, Empty Those Pockets: Things I Learned About My Sons in the Laundry Room is a clever and witty reflection that transforms a mundane daily routine into a glimpse into the chronicles of a growing child's inner world. This spot-on boy mom will give you the dirt on what really goes on in the laundry room and get you up to speed on the importance of sorting things out, soaking things in knowing which materials to handle with gentle care. The world is wide open for a toddler to explore, and you may unearth some sticks, rocks, or anything else that may have captivated his attention along the way. When the imagination has sparked, the pretending begins! Superheroes and race cars are always ready for action and often on standby for an on-the-go adventure. As soon as he shows an interest in a hobby, watch out for those trading cards, as they are likely to be in a place where he can easily show his friends as socialization has kicked in. As the teen years begin, you notice that he suddenly cares about his grooming and hygiene. Trust me, melted lip balm is a hot mess in the dryer. You never know what you might find in that treasure chest called a pocket. And remember, at any stage of childhood, those worldly possessions are the stuff your boy is made of. CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Soak it in, watch it unfold. Pause and reset o balance your load. Empty Those Pockets!...

Biographie:
Born and raised in metropolitan Atlanta, JoAnn Coburn is a native Georgian living in Historic Roswell with her husband, Stanley, of 28 years. She is a graphic designer and enjoys art, music, traveling, and entertaining in her home. She considers her family, friends, and pets the most important aspect of her life. Raised in a household with five older sisters and no brothers, JoAnn knew nothing about boys. While laundering mountains of clothes for her two sons for over twenty years, she discovered that emptying their pockets was equivalent to sticking your hand in a mystery grab bag and being amazed at what came out. In particular, their pockets served as a portable treasure box, sometimes stuffed with a hodgepodge of things, one more random than the last. But looking deeper, she realized those mementos reflected who they were at those exact phases of life, so special they were kept close to safeguard or show to their friends-an unveiling of their inner world and sometimes a reflection of imagination, creativity, and social life. But be careful! It's a sinking feeling when you discover a signed trading card clinging to the side of the machine tub in big white chunks.One day in the laundry room, she found two moon rocks dated 2003 and painted red by one of her sons in pre-school. It had been a long time since thoughts were triggered about their pocket findings, wondering how he could keep his pants up that day! It was then she realized it was the perfect time to put her thoughts into something productive and meaningful, and Empty Those Pockets was put in the spin cycle as a tribute to her sons, her ideas flowed, and once again, she found purpose in that laundry room.