Conversations with Bean and Gracie
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“Oh, I’m so nervous!” Gracie squealed. “Why? What’s wrong, Gracie?” said Bean. “This is my first Christmas,” Gracie said. “What if we go into the living room and Santa didn’t leave me any…
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Speak, Bean!
Bean loves my iPhone. He can open it to his own apps and everything. Last week, I managed to get a conversation with him about apps, Christmas, and his upcoming Christmas concert at…
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Mani and Pedi
“Gracie,” said Chris. “I think it’s time we cut your nails.” “Say whaaaaa?” “Now, don’t freak out. It’s not that big of a deal. Just give me your hand and sit really still.”…
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Gracie Tells a Joke
“Hey, Gracie,” I said. “Oh,” she said. “Hi, Mom.” “Whatcha doing, Big Girl?” “Oh, I’m just hanging out after my baaaa…. HELP! HELP! MY DUCKY TOWEL IS ATTACKING ME!” “Whoa, there!” I said.…
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The Teeth Are Coming!
“Gracie,” I said. “Can we talk for a minute about your attitude lately?” “Uhhh…okay.” “Your dad and I are a little concerned about some of your behaviors. You haven’t been eating very much…
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Sharing Tutus
“Hi, Gracie,” I said. “Hi, Mom!” “I really like your tutu.” “Thanks,” she said. “Do you think I could borrow it?” I asked. “No, way, Mom!” “How come?” I asked. “Cause it’s mine!”…
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The Share Chair
“Bean!” squealed Gracie. “I’m so glad you’re here!” “Oh, yeah? How come?” “All Mom’s given me is this stupid little lamb to play with, but it just keeps staring at me. I thought…
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Funny Gracie
“Hey, Gracie,” said Chris. “Wanna hear a joke?” “Okay,” said Gracie. “Why’d the farmer bury all his money?” “I don’t know,” said Gracie. “Why?” “To make his soil richer!” “Bwahahaha! Good one, dad!”…
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A Frolic With Colic
“Hi there, Gracie Girl!” I said. “Don’t you ‘Gracie Girl’ me, Mom,” she said. “We are fighting.” “What?!?!” I screeched. “Why?” “Because you think I have colic.” “Now, I said I wasn’t sure.…
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Maybe They Like Me More
“Psssst…Gracie?” whispered Bean. “Are you asleep?” “Well, not anymore,” said Gracie. “Oh, good,” said Bean. “Cause you’re laying on my pig and I’ll…just…take….him back…if that’s okay.” “Actually,” said Gracie. “I think that’s my…
