Gracie
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A Lesson in Sour Grapes
The morning of Bean’s birthday, we gave him is phone. He was ecstatic and super surprised because we told him he couldn’t get one until he started middle school in the fall. Needless…
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Sir Gus the Hamster (*pinky raised*)
Have you seen anything cuter than a hamster in a headband at a tea party? I am sure you have not. Now, go on about your day, imaginary friends.
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Our First Issue with Body Image
Last week, Gracie got the most adorable two piece bathing suit from one of her besties for her birthday. She was super excited when she got it because it also came with really…
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Beanie Boo Adoption Birthday Party
This Saturday, we celebrated Gracie’s 8th birthday with a group of her friends at our house. In January, she started talking about wanting a Beanie Boo birthday party. Not knowing what kind of…
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Happy 8th Birthday, Gracie!
Oh, my. Look at my Peanut. When I look at her, I see this… And sometimes, I see this… Or maybe this… And, when the ovaries are particularly rambunctious, I see this… But…
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Brownie Adventures: Earning Our Brownie Pets Badge
I’m a reluctant Girl Scout leader. My mom and I co-lead together. She takes care of the traditional meetings because she is better with arts and crafts and all that jazz. I take…
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The First Day of School (…one week later)
So, I meant to post this blog post last week, but… life. Despite the late posting, our first week back was really great! The kids have excellent teachers this year and both have…
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Books My Kids Are Reading: Ages 7 and 9
It’s been a while since I’ve shared about our books around here. I’ll do a post later about my summer reading list, but I thought I’d give some ideas for books for kids…
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Endings, Beginnings, and the Waiting in Between
Well, friends, another school year has come and gone. Bean and Gracie have continued to grow, despite every direct order I have given them to knock that crap off. They have made new…
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Day in the Life: A Crazy Saturday
I love to read “Day in the Life” posts from other bloggers. I just love seeing how people spend their time and collecting little snippets of ideas that I can introduce with my…
