Gracie
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We’ve Got Ourselves a Screamer
For as dainty and girly as Gracie is, you would probably be surprised to learn that she is a screamer. Actually, that may not surprise you at all, in fact. Â Screaming has come…
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From the Mouth of Babes
For Gracie’s birthday, my mom gave Gracie her first real set of golf clubs. Â She has given golf clubs to each of the “baby grands,” as she calls them, when they were old…
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A Pampered Princess Party
This weekend, we had Gracie’s fourth birthday party. And, it might have been my favorite party we’ve thrown yet. We sent out invitations to just ten of Gracie’s girlfriends from school, and asked…
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I Knew She’d Be My Girl
When I found out I was having a baby girl, I pictured Gracie. Before I knew her name. Â Before I saw my first ultrasound. Â Before I heard her speak. Â I pictured Gracie. I…
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Pre-Gaming for Princesses
Gracie’s birthday is coming up. Oh, you didn’t know? Then you must not have heard her the first 3,623 times she has reminded the entire world that her birthday is coming soon. Â She…
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The Time Out Fail
This morning, Gracie was in time out for who-knows-what. Â We have two designated “time out spots” in our house, which makes it easy to enforce when there is a discipline issue. Â The kids…
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Is Anyone Still Here????
Oh, imaginary friends! Â How I have missed you! Â Life has taken over in the last few weeks, as I know is prone to happen this time of year. Â Between holiday parties, finish up…
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Christmas Gifts 2014: Three Year Old Girl
My mother is notorious in our family for starting her Christmas shopping way too early. Â She starts requesting Christmas lists in August and by October, she’s pretty much finished. Â She spends November picking…
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The Yin and Yang of Parenting
Michael got Student of the Month today. Â First Student of the Month in his class this year. Gracie went time out for throwing mulch at kids on the playground. Â Twice. You win some,…
